Public opinion


Polling Survey

Nearly 7 in 10 support state-level ballot measures on abortion

Nearly six months after the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling, most Americans say abortion should be legal in most or all cases

Weakened state?

Below we explore the political context surrounding the latest fight in Washington and what it means for the country.
Polling Survey

A quarter of Americans say Prince Harry is their favorite royal

While one fifth say abolishing the British monarchy would make things better, a plurality say it would make no difference

Historic House Speaker vote does little to instill confidence in Congress, McCarthy

New USA Today/Ipsos poll also finds that Americans expect gridlock in Washington for the next two years

Extreme problems from extreme weather

Below, in five charts, we unpack how the public sees extreme weather.

Boomers are less likely to plan on eating healthier and exercising more in the new year

At the same time, very few Americans plan to participate in “Dry January”
Politics Survey

What does the public expect out of 2023?

At this reflective and forward-looking time of year, we are examining how attitudes shifted last year and how the public is feeling about entering the new year.
Society Survey

Ipsos Core Political Survey: Presidential Approval Tracker (12/21/2022)

This week’s Ipsos Core Political Presidential Approval tracker shows continued pessimism surrounding the direction of the country, the economy remains top of mind for many Americans as the most important problem, and President Joe Biden’s approval rating holding steady.

Majority support expanding Fairness for 9/11 Victims Act to include Beirut Marine Barracks Bombing victims

New poll finds Americans would rather legislators take their time with the bill and “get it right” than rush to a decision