PUBLIC OPINION POLLS

May 28 2025POLITICS

Health Hush-Hush: What's Up with Trump and Biden's Health Transparency?

A recent survey has put a spotlight on a worrying trend. Many Americans think that President Donald Trump has been less than open about his health. 45% of those asked in a poll felt that Trump had not been honest about his health status. 42% thought the opposite. This poll, done by YouGov and The Economist, talked to 1, 660 adults between May 23 and 26. The results h...

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Apr 27 2025POLITICS

The Rise and Fall of a Tech Billionaire's Political Clout

Elon Musk, once hailed as a business genius and tech innovator, has seen his popularity plummet in recent months. A recent survey revealed that only 33% of U. S. adults hold a favorable opinion of him. This is a significant drop from the 41% who viewed him positively just a few months ago. The survey also found that a majority of Americans believe Musk has had too m...

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

France's Political Showdown: Protests and Punishments

France is gearing up for a weekend of political demonstrations. The far-right and left-wing parties are both planning to rally their supporters. This comes after Marine Le Pen, a prominent far-right leader, was convicted in a major fraud case. The court found her guilty of misusing funds meant for European Parliament assistants. This money was instead used to pay par...

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCAS as a graduation requirement. Other polls are showing similar result...

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