Opinion Today

January 11, 2024

Trump holds wide lead in race for Republican nomination
Andy Sullivan & Jason Lange, Reuters
Donald Trump holds a wide lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination just days before the state-by-state selection contest begins, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Biden, Trump tied at outset of US election year
Andy Sullivan, Reuters
President Joe Biden and his leading Republican rival, former President Donald Trump, start the election year in a dead heat as many Americans appear to be unenthusiastic about their choices, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

58% of Americans, 77% of U.S. Catholics View Pope Favorably
Megan Brenan, Gallup
Pope Francis continues to be viewed positively in the U.S., although his 58% favorable rating from Americans is among the lower scores he has received since 2013, and his unfavorable rating is at a new high of 30%.