2013 Publications

Partisan Interest, Reactions to IRS and AP Controversies

Attentive Public Critical of DOJ Use of AP Records

Benghazi Investigation Does Not Reignite Broad Public Interest

Reactions Split Along Partisan Lines

Most Say Immigration Policy Needs Big Changes

But Little Agreement on Specific Approaches

Obama Maintains Approval Advantage, but GOP Runs Even on Key Issues

Two-Thirds Say Obama 'Fights Hard' for His Policies

After Boston, Little Change in Views of Islam and Violence

45% say Muslim Americans Face 'A Lot' of Discrimination

Division, Uncertainty over New Immigration Bill

Most View Boston Attack as Separate Issue

Modest Support for Military Force if Syria Used Chemical Weapons

Americans Express Little Interest in Syrian Conflict

Political Blame for Flight Delays Spread Evenly

Mixed Reactions to Senate Gun Vote

Democrats More Disappointed than Angry

Most Expect ‘Occasional Acts of Terrorism’ in the Future

Six-in-Ten Say Post-9/11 Steps Have Made Country Safer

Public’s Knowledge of Science and Technology

State Governments Viewed Favorably as Federal Rating Hits New Low

A Third of Americans Say They Like Doing Their Income Taxes

How Do Americans Feel About Doing Their Taxes?

Public Divided over North Korea’s Intentions, Capability

Most Say U.S. Government Should Take Threats Very Seriously

Gun Debate Draws More Interest than Immigration Policy Debate

Views of Economic News Remain Mixed

Public Opinion and Marijuana: Shifting Attitudes, Events and Laws

Majority Now Supports Legalizing Marijuana

Keystone XL Pipeline Draws Broad Support

Continuing Partisan Divide in Views of Global Warming

Most Say Illegal Immigrants Should Be Allowed to Stay, But Citizenship Is More Divisive

Supreme Court’s Favorable Rating Still at Historic Low

Few Conservatives View the Roberts Court as Conservative

Obama Job Approval Slips as Economic Pessimism Rises

Positive Signs on Stocks, Housing Have Little Impact

Changing Minds: Behind the Rise in Support for Gay Marriage

Growing Support for Gay Marriage: Changed Minds and Changing Demographics

Public Remains Supportive of Israel, Wary of Iran

Obama's Middle East Trip

A Decade Later, Iraq War Divides the Public

Republican Support for War at All-Time Low

Gun Rights vs. Gun Control

Why Own a Gun? Protection Is Now Top Reason

Perspectives of Gun Owners, Non-Owners

Views of Economic News Remain Mixed

Perceptions of Gas Prices Continue to Worsen

GOP Seen as Principled, But Out of Touch and Too Extreme

Images of the Parties: A Closer Look

Most Say Spending Cuts Would Have Major Impact on Economy, Military

Little Partisan Difference in Views of Sequester's Impact

As Sequester Deadline Looms, Little Support for Cutting Most Programs

If No Deal is Struck, Four-in-Ten Say Let the Sequester Happen

Deficit Reduction: Focus Mostly on Spending But Keep Taxes in Mix

Hagel Better Known, Viewed More Negatively

Rubio Overwhelmingly Popular among Tea Party Republicans

Most Approve of Ending Saturday Mail Delivery

Wide Racial Gap in Views of Postal Service Decision

Continued Support for U.S. Drone Strikes

Civilian Casualties a Concern, Even Among Supporters

Little Change in Views of Importance of State of the Union

Public Hearing Better News about Housing and Financial Markets

What the Public Knows – In Pictures, Maps, Graphs and Symbols

News and Political Knowledge Quiz

Majority Says the Federal Government Threatens Their Personal Rights

Views of Congress: Problem Lies with Members, Not the System

Broad Support for Combat Roles for Women

Most Say Policy Will Not Harm Military Effectiveness

Deficit Reduction Rises on Public’s Agenda for Obama’s Second Term

Public's Policy Priorities: 1994-2013

Mixed Reactions to Obama’s Gun Proposals

Public Closely Tracking Gun Debate

Obama’s Approval Ratings Over his First Term

Obama in Strong Position at Start of Second Term

Support for Compromise Rises, Except Among Republicans

Roe v. Wade at 40: Most Oppose Overturning Abortion Decision

Millennials Far Less Aware of Historic Ruling

In Gun Control Debate, Several Options Draw Majority Support

Gun Rights Proponents More Politically Active

As Hagel Fight Begins, Wide Partisan Differences in Support for Israel

Obama Viewed as Fiscal Cliff Victor; Legislation Gets Lukewarm Reception