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About the McCourtney Institute
Tracy and Ted McCourtney
Center for Democratic Deliberation
Center for American Political Responsiveness
Conference: Democracy in the U.S. States
Research
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Mood of the Nation Poll
About the Poll
Poll Report Archive
Initiative on Legal Institutions and Democracy (ILIAD)
Brown Democracy Medal
Laurence and Lynne Brown
Research in Democracy Support Grants
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The Democracy Machine
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Americans wary about the President taking unconventional actions
June 9, 2025
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American instituions? 1 in 5 say "let them burn"
January 2, 2025
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In the midst of a tight presidential race, Trump draws support from voters disillusioned with democracy
October 8, 2024
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What makes Americans proud and angry?
May 1, 2024
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Storms, heat drought, wildfires all common experiences in 2023
March 27, 2024
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A majority support federal involvement in dealing with water shortages and flooding
March 27, 2024
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Americans split about teaching the ongoing effects of slavery and racism
June 20, 2023
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Americans mixed on LGBTQ-related school policies
June 9, 2023
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A plurality of Americans support religious work exemptions — but only if not costly
June 7, 2023
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A strong majority of Americans endorse democracy, but some — especially younger generations — are skeptical
January 22, 2023
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Trust in the FBI higher among Democrats
January 4, 2023
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May 2022 poll finds pessimism on both sides of the political spectrum
July 1, 2022
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Ahead of Roe v. Wade decision, Americans are divided on abortion
June 22, 2022
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How Americans think schools should teach about race, evolution, and sex
February 7, 2022
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How should schools handle COVID-19 ?
February 2, 2022
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Most Americans support helping Afghan and climate refugees
November 16, 2021
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Waiting in line to vote
June 16, 2021
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Who should be allowed to vote?
June 16, 2021
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Coronavirus has Americans worried about daily life and concerned about the nation’s ability to cope
August 6, 2020
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Americans show bipartisan support on some gun control measures
November 29, 2019
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There are many ways to be patriotic
June 1, 2019
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Americans not only divided, but baffled by what motivates their opponents
December 6, 2018
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Poll Report: Kaepernick, Kavanaugh, and Mueller join Trump as most polarizing figures
October 3, 2018
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Poll Report: Republicans no longer trust the FBI
February 20, 2018
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Poll Report: Americans Divided on Wedding Services Conflicts
November 30, 2017
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Sharing the Mood of the Nation in Washington, D.C.
November 2, 2017
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Prof. Michael Nelson writes about new polling data from MID's Mood of The Nation Poll
September 22, 2017
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Americans think shorter terms might improve the Supreme Court
September 19, 2017
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Poll Report: Most voters satisfied with their choices, but 12% would vote differently today.
June 13, 2017
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New poll: only 3% of Trump voters regret their vote
June 13, 2017
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Commentary: Voters not showing much pride in Clinton, Trump
June 13, 2017
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Poll reveals 3 types of Independents
June 13, 2017
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Trend Report: Like everything else in politics, the mood of the nation is highly polarized
May 15, 2017
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Poll Report: Americans overwhelmingly support Constitutional checks on the presidency, even in addressing terrorism
April 30, 2017
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How the Poll was Conducted
August 24, 2016
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People
August 24, 2015
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