Political straws in the wind: New polls
Media coverage of a slew of new polls has generally focused on who is ahead. Buried in these polls are other fascinating stories that shed light on the country’s mood.
TL;DR
- A majority of registered voters (65%) consider voting a duty, while 34% see it as a choice.
- 75% of registered voters are confident their state will run a fair and accurate election.
- A substantial majority (73%) of registered voters have already made up their minds regarding their House vote.
- No major national figure or party is viewed more positively than negatively.
- Voters prefer candidates with new ideas (58%) over those with experience (38%).
- 87% of respondents care a great deal about which party wins control of Congress.