The United States is the oldest continuous democracy in the world, and a model and inspiration for other nations seeking to build democratic institutions. One of the core pillars of American liberty is a free press. Pew conducts opinion surveys that track public attitudes toward the press and politics. At the same time, Pew issues major reports that examine long-term trends in the political values of Americans, as well as their views on policy issues and priorities, political knowledge, and news interest.
Americans' grim political mood and desire for change show up across our surveys. But despite divisions, there are hopeful signs for the future.
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We took a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on a variety of topics over the last 20 years.
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Among White evangelicals, support for Trump is higher among those who attend church regularly than among those who don’t.
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Trump leads on the economy; Harris, on abortion and several personal traits. And supporters of the candidates have different views of what governing actions would be acceptable.
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The share of Americans who support the U.S. government banning TikTok now stands at 32%, down from 38% in fall 2023 and 50% in March 2023.
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Roughly six-in-ten Republicans (58%) describe themselves as traditional, but just 19% of Democrats say the same.
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Polls are more useful to the public if people have realistic expectations about what surveys can do well – and what they cannot.
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Adults in Indonesia, Bangladesh and the Philippines are the most likely to say it is important to have a leader who stands up for people with their religious beliefs.
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