Opinion Today
November 17, 2025
GOP, Trump seen as getting more from shutdown deal; Democrats say party compromised too much, CBS poll finds Anthony Salvanto, Fred Backus and Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News There’s some relief that the government shutdown is over, but Democrats are more likely to say they’re frustrated about the deal that ended it, and that their party compromised too much. By a wide margin, Americans say it was Republicans and President Trump who succeeded in getting more of what they wanted from the negotiations to end the shutdown.
Are You an Economic Optimist or a Pessimist? Take Our Poll to Find Out Aaron Zitner and James Benedict, Wall Street Journal [unlocked] More than six out of 10 Americans say they feel financially comfortable. Most also have little confidence that the U.S. economy can provide them or their children with a prosperous future.
Where Multicultural Americans Stand A Year Ahead of the 2026 Midterms My Code With less than a year until the 2026 midterm elections, our report from the My Code, Intelligence Center, the largest ongoing survey of multicultural voters in the country, reveals growing fears about government overreach, ICE raids, inflation, and political violence — issues that could reshape voter turnout and preferences heading into the midterms. President Trump’s approval has sunk to an all-time low of 33% among voters of color and key constituencies, driven by dissatisfaction with the nation’s economic direction and policy priorities.
Overton Insights poll Libertas Network The new Overton Insights poll finds California Governor Gavin Newsom leads Vice President J.D. Vance in a hypothetical 2028 Presidential matchup by a slim margin. Voters are unsure of the current leader of the Democratic party, nearly half the country feels politically homeless, microschools find overwhelming support, and Sydney Sweeney has a positive approval rating despite recent controversies.
