Opinion Today
August 5, 2026
New national survey finds inflation and cost of living the most important issue; economy next most important John Johnson, Marquette Law School Poll • Concern over Iran war has declined even as assessments of the war have turned more negative • Views of the cost of living, personal well-being, and the economy are negative, though slightly improved from May • President Trump’s overall job approval rises 2 points since June, but approval of Trump’s work on inflation, the economy, Iran war, and gas prices at 30% or less • Democrats have a slight lead on the generic congressional vote among registered voters but a larger advantage with likely voters • Opinion of Israel and of military aid to Israel is negative, especially among younger adults and Democrats • People continue to oppose data centers and think AI will be bad for society
Registered voters in swing districts prefer Democrats to Republicans for Congress David Montgomery, YouGov Democrats have a narrow edge in the most competitive congressional districts.
Politics, more than gender, shapes Americans' views on feminism and gender roles Taylor Orth, YouGov Partisanship plays a bigger role than gender in shaping the divide over Americans' views on feminism and gender roles, according to the latest Economist / YouGov Poll.
Shifting left, Democrats see universal health care, taxing the rich as 'essential,' Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Joseph Ax and Jason Lange, Reuters Liberal Democrats now make up a clear majority of their party and view universal healthcare, greater abortion access and higher taxes on the rich as essential political positions, underscoring how Democrats have moved leftward in recent years, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Who supports free trade? Everyone. Jeremiah Johnson, The Argument The populist case for economic liberalism
Technology, AI, and Regulation: What Americans Think Zachary Bortolot, Adam Dohrenwend and Laura Lambert, The James Madison University Geographical Angles on Public Opinion Lab This report details a national survey assessing public opinion on technology with an emphasis on AI. The survey attempts to answer key questions related to how people feel about technology and AI and the concerns that they have, how people would react to AI-related job loss, what actions people think the government should take regarding technology and AI, and factors related to understanding how people will react to future technological development.
