Americans Still See China as Nation's Top Foe, Russia Second Lydia Saad, Gallup Forty-one percent of Americans name China as the United States’ greatest enemy today, making it the top perceived U.S. adversary for the fourth straight year. Russia ranks second, cited by 26%, followed by Iran at 9%. Five percent of national adults now name the United States itself, edging out North Korea at 4%.
How do Americans feel about an 80-year-old president? New poll gives insight Javier Zarracina, Karissa Waddick & Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today Age has taken center stage on the presidential campaign trail so far this election season. But for many Americans, it might not be a make-or-break factor in their electoral decision come November. A USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll asked 1,000 registered votes about their views on a person in their eighties performing a range of occupations, including the responsibilities of the office of president of the United States during the next four years.
OK with an 80-year-old president? How about a surgeon? Poll finds surprising answers Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today Most Americans think it's OK for someone in their eighties to serve as president of the United States, but think less of their ability to serve in other professional occupations, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll shows.