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Trump’s Ratings Edge Higher As Good News Eclipses Negative Media Coverage: IBD/TIPP Poll

5 days ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

Presidents rise or fall based on what voters think of them, at least when it comes to political clout and influence. How is President Donald Trump doing? So far, so good, but there is still room for improvement, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll suggests. While Trump is in only the fifth month of his second term, Americans feel much more favorable about him right now than than they did about former President Joe Biden in his final month in office, the June I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
Media Covered Up Biden’s Health Issues - Angry Voters Want Them To Answer For It: I&I/TIPP Poll

1 week ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

By 2-to-1, Americans agree that the media covered up former President Joe Biden’s mental infirmities, and an even-larger share believe it’s “important” to hold media outlets accountable for failing to inform the public about the former president’s health problems, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows. The poll was taken before the former president was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on May 16.
Should Federal Judges Have Power To Block Presidential Actions? Most Voters Say ‘Yes’: I&I/TIPP Poll

2 weeks ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

Federal judges have recently halted a number of President Donald Trump’s executive orders and White House initiatives, setting off a firestorm of debate over how far judges’ power should go. As it turns out, most Americans of virtually all political persuasions think that judges should have the power to delay a president’s moves, the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows.
On Key Tariff Issues Trump Still Holds An Edge, Barely

3 weeks ago | realclearmarkets.com | Terry Jones

On Key Tariff Issues Trump Still Holds An Edge, BarelyWith big deals signed with China and Britain, will support for Trump’s tariffs grow?
On Key Tariff Issues, Trump Still Holds An Edge — But Barely: I&I/TIPP Poll

3 weeks ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

President Donald Trump has expended a lot of effort negotiating new tariffs with America’s trade partners. But will tariffs lead to lower income taxes and more factories at work in the U.S., as suggested? A plurality, though not a majority, of Americans say they will, and support them for that reason, according to the latest I&I/TIPP Poll. With hot debate over tariffs ongoing and current talks with trade partners, tariffs have been in the media spotlight this year.
The End Of Iran’s Theocracy: Seizing The Moment For Freedom

1 month ago | issuesinsights.com | Ali Safavi |Terry Jones

The Iranian regime stands at the precipice of collapse, battered by a cascade of crises that have exposed its fragility and inflamed a society poised for revolutionary upheaval. The depth of Iran’s internal maladies — economic ruin, social unrest, and political illegitimacy — reveals a theocracy teetering on the edge, ripe for transformative change led by a resilient resistance. The period of 2024–2025 has delivered devastating blows to the ruling clerics.
Americans’ Love-Hate Relationship With Elon Musk, Tesla, DOGE: I&I/TIPP Poll

1 month ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

For some, it’s hard to imagine an unpaid civil servant doing an important job for the government could be treated worse than Elon Musk. The government cost-cutting head of DOGE has been rewarded for his service by a boycott of Tesla and its stock, by death threats, insults, and violent attacks on Tesla dealers and owners. And now, according to the latest I&I/TIPP Poll, a surprisingly large share of the population backs this behavior.
Voters Align With Trump On DEI, ‘Transgender’ Bans: I&I/TIPP Poll

1 month ago | issuesinsights.com | Terry Jones

President Donald Trump’s executive orders forbidding transgender athletes from competing against females and eliminating so-called diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal government have been met with political opposition, outrage, and angry ridicule. But who’s winning the debate? Trump is, as the latest I&I/TIPP Poll shows. In the most recent national online I&I/TIPP poll, taken from Mar. 26-Mar.
If Recession Hits, Will Voters Blame Trump or Biden?

1 month ago | realclearmarkets.com | Terry Jones

If Recession Hits, Will Voters Blame Trump or Biden? In the event of a slump, Americans unlikely to be kind to either Biden or Trump.
If U.S. Gets Hit By Recession, Will Voters Blame Trump Or Biden? I&I/TIPP Poll

1 month ago | lucianne.com | Terry Jones

Original ArticlePosted By: RockyTCB, 4/14/2025 7:40:44 AMBoth online and print media are full of talk about an economic recession, one that's either already here or ready to hit. How much of the recession angst is driven by the media? Are Americans worried about a recession now, and if so, who will get the blame? The I&I/TIPP Poll sought answers to these questions in its April survey.