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The new poll also asked when—if ever—America was truly at “its greatest”

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The new survey also finds Democratic enthusiasm for midterm elections continues to outpace that of Republicans

Democrats and Republicans largely agree on what constitutes corruption, but partisan loyalties change how they judge identical presidential behavior

The new poll finds Trump’s overall approval down to 32%, as Republican approval of the president has fallen 14 points since April and 1 in 6 Trump voters say they would not vote for him again

The new Bay State poll, which finds “cost-of-living” as the most critical issue for voters, also surveyed voters on possible ballot questions, the economy, and more

Although three-quarters of respondents say we have more things in common than divide us, partisan gaps still exist on issues such as sexism and Christian nationalism

The new poll also finds majority support for the SAVE Act, though supporters express reservations about its potential consequences