CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: End the duopoly

According to a new Gallop poll, over 60 percent of those surveyed are dissatisfied with the two major political parties in the US. The country is divided politically, but the parties themselves are divided within. Add to this the fact that most voters don’t belong to either party. Is it finally time to move on from this duopoly? … Read More >CrossTalk, QUARANTINE EDITION: End the duopoly

Nearly HALF of Republicans would ditch their party for Trump and only 27% would remain GOP-loyal, poll finds

On the heels of Donald Trump touting “tremendous support” for him to run for office again, a new poll indicates nearly half of Republicans are ready to ditch their party if the former president starts his own. … Read More >Nearly HALF of Republicans would ditch their party for Trump and only 27% would remain GOP-loyal, poll finds

Turning away from the West? Three quarters of Russians think well of China – but fewer than half feel positive about US & EU

The prospect of closer ties between Moscow and Beijing has long worried some analysts in the US and EU. But a new poll finds Russians are far more upbeat about their Eastern neighbors than those to their West. … Read More >Turning away from the West? Three quarters of Russians think well of China – but fewer than half feel positive about US & EU

Majority of Americans want 3rd party as support for idea PEAKS amid disappointment in both Democrats and Republicans – poll

A new Gallup poll has found support for a major third political party steadily rising as more people than ever refer to themselves as Independents while Republicans and Democrats are dropping in approval. … Read More >Majority of Americans want 3rd party as support for idea PEAKS amid disappointment in both Democrats and Republicans – poll

New poll reveals little support for pro-Navalny rallies in Russia, with vast majority opposed or indifferent to demonstrations

A poll conducted after two successive weeks of protests in support of jailed opposition figure Alexey Navalny has revealed that just 22 percent of Russians were in favor of the rallies, with even fewer willing to join in. … Read More >New poll reveals little support for pro-Navalny rallies in Russia, with vast majority opposed or indifferent to demonstrations

1 in 4 Russians saw Navalny’s explosive ‘Putin’s Palace’ documentary but majority say it hasn’t changed view of president – poll

With its glitzy interiors and digital dance studio, an opulent manor on Russia’s Black Sea coast said to be owned by President Vladimir Putin certainly raised eyebrows. Now, it appears many are skeptical of the allegations. … Read More >1 in 4 Russians saw Navalny’s explosive ‘Putin’s Palace’ documentary but majority say it hasn’t changed view of president – poll

Fear of Covid-19 no longer petrifies 1 in 3 Americans, but indecision about how to move forward does

Americans have finally begun easing out of the pandemic-induced phobias that sent them scurrying underground nearly a year ago. However, few seem to agree on how to come out of hibernation, with many waiting for an official “OK.” … Read More >Fear of Covid-19 no longer petrifies 1 in 3 Americans, but indecision about how to move forward does

Overwhelming majority of Americans don’t think democracy is working very well, poll reveals

Just a small fraction of Americans believe democracy is working very well, though most agree that a democratically elected government is essential to US society, a new poll has shown. Unfortunately, most see things getting worse. … Read More >Overwhelming majority of Americans don’t think democracy is working very well, poll reveals

Trump critics cheer as poll claims majority of Americans want ex-president convicted and barred from holding public office

As former President Donald Trump is set to begin his impeachment trial in the Senate this week, a new poll shows support for the endeavor is rising as a narrow majority support conviction. … Read More >Trump critics cheer as poll claims majority of Americans want ex-president convicted and barred from holding public office