Harvard Harris Poll: Deep Dive Into How Americans View Current Policy

Thanks for posting, OP.

This country is doomed, BTW.

The most disturbing thing in this poll to me is that RFK Jr is the most popular politician in the country, outweighing Trump. People really like him and his policies, which is just insane to me. I really really loathe the anti science stance this country takes in general. Antivaxers are dangerous nuts that need to be tossed into a loony bin. I cannot stand that RFK creep.

The other thing, NO ONE is talking about trans in this poll. Not an issue big enough to poll about. Good.

It just shows how ignorant peopel are. My gas and food haven't been cut off entirely? THen Trump must not be as bad as everyone says! This is not an opinion poll, it's a poll of people who put a madman in charge of nuclear weapons and trying to pretend they did nothing wrong, like a dog who chewed up the couch cushions.

Or like the Nazis who pretended they didn't know people were being murdered.

"Trump's approval rating is steady at 47%".

Jesus Fucking Christ.

Yeah, but it wouldn't matter if he polled at 0%. He's not going anywhere until he's carried out. Until then, Republicans will do every bit of his bidding. After that, they'll still be in charge, and they know how to get away with stealing elections. So yeah. We are doomed. Polls are utterly irrelevant now.

Weirdly, a lot of people haven’t heard about Trump’s use of National Guard in DC (only 7 in 20 know about it,) but those that do know about it say it’s appropriate given that America’s major cities are lawless hellholes (not my opinion, I live in the center of one.)

- quelle surprise

and yet all this stuff is being covered, albeit with a slant, on Fox News. So they are no longer following Fox which means they are not having their biases daily reinforced with lies. That ctually has to be a good sign.

One thing that is good to see is that Putin and Russia are widely hated as they should be, Ukraine is viewed far more favourably. Only Hamas as an institution is hated more than Russia

A whole 9% view Hamas very favourably or favourably - that is concerning

Its slide 14 on OP's link, not sure I can directly link it

Very interesting, thanks OP

This makes perfect sense. We are living in an age when the bad things that are happening all around us don't impact the majority until it happens to them [italic]personally.[/italic] Take for instance the "committed conservative" woman profiled in [italic]The Times[/italic] who birthed a blob of goo that has no chance of long-term survival, let alone becoming a functioning being, and who depends 100% on Medicaid including the fact that the stupid woman is being paid to take care of her own child under Medicaid's home-care provider provision. And now, thanks to her vote, and the fact that she lives in a red state that has not and will not take on any of the funding, is going to lose the coverage for her child. Now, don't feel bad; she and the husband make good money (so why Medicaid is paying for anything is beyond me) as she works part-time outside the home (in addition to getting paid by Medicaid to care for her own child, a fact so astounding I'll repeat it again and again). Only [italic]now[/italic] does she recognize the need for our social safety net... in other words, she was all for gutting Medicaid until they came for [italic]her[/italic] Medicaid, and then [italic]please Mr. President, something has to be done![/italic]

FAFO, indeed.

Harvard Harris is not the most highly respected polling organization out there (despite the name) and there's a reason it's always featured on the Wall Street Journal editorial page - it has a definite conservative lean.

Which are the best ones R12? Something with no bias (or as little as possible).

we have a mass population of ignorant superstitious pissed off rubes like a third world shithole - every other developed country has maintained a good standard of education, maybe besides the UK which seems to be getting dumb and trashy. removing the rethugs doesn't solve this problem and it would take 2 generations at least to significantly improve the thinking skills of the public. not a chance with social media brainrot turning the youth into retarded monsters. our values are too degenerate to have a long term future.

That’s how to lose again. Harris teaming up with Harvard!

Americans blame Palestinians for their own starvation because Americans hate brown people

This poll goes against almost every other reputable poll about how people feel about the economy and the deportations.

Something smells fishy

RFK is a blithering idiot

This poll makes little sense when compared to Trump’s 40% approval rating

So, 44% approval on the economy, 41% on inflation, 41% on tariffs and trade policy means everyone just luuurrrrvvveeesss massa Trump? Not sure about that. And that 53% who think the country's on the wrong track? Yeah, there might be just the tiniest chance that Democrats might have the occasional thing to "attack" Trump about and don't need to fall over and play dead.

Is Harvard Harris related to Kamala?

I don't know about where you guys live but gas here is jumping and dripping daily. One day it is 2.79 the next day it is 3.49. Egg prices have dropped slightly but no where near back to the .99 cent a dozen.Prices are still high everywhere on everything. We went to Cheesecake factory for dinner and the Filet Mignon on thier menu was 50 dollars!! At fucking Cheesecake Factory. These maga fucks are all just accepting the shit they all blamed on Biden. Higher gas, higher food, higher prices on goods, Low wages...but hey at least we can rally against Woke Cracker Barrell right?

Grocery prices are jumping like crazy, especially vegetables.

But Americans are going to pretend inflation is nonexistent because Biden isn’t president

well not all of them are entirely accepting things. A bunch of people in Iowa either switched parties or decided to sit this one out. They may not be 100% down with the new regime. Yes, it's a state election, but still, a hint that even some Republicans are wondering if they are entirely loving the new paradise.

Yeah, I was very happy with the outcome in that special in Iowa, but this is how it has gone in our politics for 20+ years: the 'thugs win big and are in control, and in the off-cycle/specials, the Dems do great... but then the next general comes around and the 'thugs lie, cheat and steal their way to victory; wash, rinse and repeat.

We really struggle with winning the big ones, but it certainly hasn't been hopeless, and of course 2026 is one of those midterms, where the out of power does well. It's certainly not in the bag, at all, but things really are looking good for the traditional midterm correction. On the other hand, there is a lot of shit happening and it really is a question if elections will be real. In the end, despite all the relentless bullshit, I do think we will take the House, and then we are going to have to be absolutely relentless.

Israel is widely supported by Republicans, not Dems and Independents.

other more reliable polls are showing Dump continuing to hemorrhage support on his key areas of the economy and immigration. Democrats need to get their shit together ASAP and find a counter narrative to Dumps faked up crisis around crime in cities. They need to stop listening to the fucking consultants and take the gloves off.

Trump is unpopular and growing more so, but if he succeeds in selling his crime message he has a way to hold onto power.

Fight the fuck back

r28 he doesn't have to sell it, he is just doing it. He has Congress, the Senate and the Supreme Court doing his bidding. We are fucked.

New Quinnipac poll. 37% job approval for Trump.

Polls are wrong about Trump constantly. His approval is more likely in the mid forties.

It's turning into Gilead.

[quote]Israel retains major support from Americans. Hamas is widely hated and blamed for everything happening in Gaza including famine, as they should be.

What planet are you posting from? Planet Hasbara?

OP's poll is bullshit. The Right generates these "polls" to confer legitimacy on their policies and their standard bearers. Voter behavior suggests that when people see this type of poll they will modify their own opinions to rationalize shit. But here's the thing. You might persuade them about some things, but do not think for a minute they will be persuaded that the economy is good for them. Two things Americans feel very insecure about: Economy, and Crime. Crime might be down 30% but you will never convince them it's safe. Any politician who runs on a tough on crime platform, and one that promises riches and a strong economy is a winner.