Opinion Today

October 15, 2021

Americans Revert to Favoring Reduced Government Role
Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup
Americans have shifted back to favoring a more hands-off approach for government in addressing the nation's problems after a rare endorsement of a more active role last year. Currently, 52% say the government is doing too many things that should be left to individuals and businesses, while 43% want the government to do more to solve the country's problems.

67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather, but partisans differ over government efforts to address it
Cary Funk & Alec Tyson, Pew Research Center
Two-thirds of Americans say extreme weather events across the country have been occurring more often than in the past. Far fewer say they’re happening about as often (28%), and only 4% say they are happening less often, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

One quarter of Americans believe the country is heading in the right direction
Annaleise Azevedo Lohr, Chris Jackson & Neil Lloyd, Ipsos
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