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Politics & Government

Harvard Poll: Millennials Yearn For Bernie, But Prefer Clinton To Trump

11:31pm April 25, 2016

by Brakkton Booker

Poll finds just 17 percent of millennials view GOP presidential candidate Donald positively. While Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders is the only candidate with a positive net favorable rating.

Many Dislike Health Care System But Are Pleased With Their Own Care

8:38am February 29, 2016

by Alison Kodjak

An NPR poll finds that many people have a low opinion of the health care system, yet they like their doctors. The perception of quality of care varies according to income.

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Paris Climate Talks Face A Familiar Hurdle — American Politics

6:37pm December 01, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

The U.S. and China are the world's two largest polluters, but the will to do something about climate change is lower in both than in the rest of the world. In the U.S., there's a party split.

Politics & Government

Poll Shows North Carolina Voters Want Candidates With New Ideas

4:27pm November 17, 2015

by Sean Bueter

The latest High Point University poll shows North Carolina voters are looking for presidential candidates with new ideas instead of established, experienced politicians.

There are just so many GOP presidential candidates ... can we really tell who leads whom right now?

What You Need To Know About Early Polls And How To Read Them

5:20pm August 06, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Confused about which polls to trust and which not to? Here's how to be smart when you read the latest facts and figures.

The latest Quinnipiac poll shows a high unfavorability-favorability gap for Clinton in swing states.

Is Hillary Clinton 'Likable Enough'?

11:09am July 23, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

A new round of polls in key swing states showed Hillary Clinton's favorability ratings suffering badly. It's a warning sign for Clinton's campaign, but also for politicians generally.

President Obama about to walk out into the Rose Garden at the White House to announce the framework of a nuclear deal with Iran.

Americans Support Iran Talks, But Doubt They'll Prevent A Weapon

7:03pm April 02, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

President Obama said "solid majorities support a diplomatic resolution" with Iran. That's true to an extent. When you scratch beneath the surface, it's more complicated.

Demonstrators call for more protection for women in Colombia last spring. Only 20 percent of respondents in the country said they feel women are respected there. One protester holds a sign reading "Woman, neither submissive, nor devout. I want you free, p

World News

Survey: Latin America Ranks Last In Respect For Women

5:09pm October 14, 2014

by Bill Chappell

A survey of people in 148 countries finds that those in Latin America are least likely to say women who live there are treated with respect and dignity, ranking below the Middle East.

Politics & Government

Environment Ranks Low Among Voter Concerns

4:56am September 29, 2014

It's been a big year for environmental news in North Carolina. First there was a major coal ash spill into the Dan River in February that raised concerns about water quality.

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