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Democrats are more enthusiastic about the midterms as Trump’s approval hits second-term low, CNN poll finds | CNN Politics

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 3d

One year out from the midterm elections, the Democratic Party holds a sizable enthusiasm advantage as views of President Donald Trump dip further into negative territory, according to a new @cnn.com poll conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel.

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One year out from the midterm elections, the Democratic Party holds a sizable enthusiasm advantage as views of President Donald Trump dip further into negative territory, according to a new CNN poll c...

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A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 6d

With the 2026 midterm elections a year away, neither the Republican nor Democratic Party is widely seen as having good ideas. Both are viewed by majorities as too extreme and not governing honestly. Read more from the @pewresearch.org American Trends Panel. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

Democrats’ frustration with their own party is up sharply, as many say it hasn’t pushed back hard enough against Trump and the GOP. In contrast, 40% of Republicans say they are frustrated with their p...

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 7d

From social media platforms to gaming communities, digital life surrounds adolescent boys. To better understand the impact of this digital lifestyle, Common Sense surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. boys ages 11–17 on the SSRS Opinion Panel. www.commonsensemedia.org/research/boy...

Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being

From social media to gaming, apps, and more, adolescent boys spend hours each day online. Our new research reveals how this relates to their identities, relationships, and emotional well-being.

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Introducing The Voter Poll by SSRS - SSRS

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 9d

Introducing The Voter Poll by SSRS: A new research program that provides election night data on the factors driving voter decisions. Building on the legacies of SSRS and Edison Research, 6 major news organizations will use it in their coverage of the 2025 general election. ssrs.com/news/the-vot...

Introducing The Voter Poll by SSRS - New Service Providing Election Night Data on the Factors Driving Voting Decisions.

The Sports Equinox: The One Day Americans Choose from the Big Four Leagues - SSRS

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 10d

Today's "Sports Equinox" impacts 90% of Americans.
Research from the Sports Poll finds that 86% of the US Population (age 12+) are fans of at least one of the “Big Four” leagues. Today is the one day where there is something to watch for almost every person in America! ssrs.com/insights/the...

Monday, October 27 marks a rare occurrence in the sports calendar when the four major US professional sports leagues – the NFL, MLB, the NBA, and the NHL – play games on the same day. This typically ...

The Sports Equinox: The One Day Americans Choose from the Big Four Leagues - SSRS

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 13d

🏈⚾🏀🏒 Monday 10/27 marks a rare occurrence when the 4 major US pro leagues – NFL , MLB, NBA & NHL – play games on the same day. This “Sports Equinox” is a large opportunity for fan engagement. New blog w/insight from Sports Poll, explores which sport fans will prioritize. ssrs.com/insights/the...

Monday, October 27 marks a rare occurrence in the sports calendar when the four major US professional sports leagues – the NFL, MLB, the NBA, and the NHL – play games on the same day. This typically ...

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 15d

How do U.S. adults put their money into risk-based pursuits? New findings from the SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus reveal which speculative assets Americans are willing to bet on.

Read the full report for a breakdown by gender, age, and education: ssrs.com/insights/the...

Roper Roundtables | Roper Center for Public Opinion Research

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 16d

➡️Ever wondered about the exit poll results & projections you’ve seen every major election night? Here's a chance to learn the current methods & how they evolved. Join Murray Edelman and Joe Lenski for the next @ropercenter.bsky.social research roundtable: ropercenter.cornell.edu/events/roper...

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 17d

A majority of U.S. adults (56%) say that those who call out others on social media for posts that might be considered offensive are mainly holding people accountable for their actions. Read more from the @pewresearch.org American Trends Panel.
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In a shift, more Republicans now say calling people out on social media represents accountability

A growing share of Republicans say that those who call out others on social media for posts that might be considered offensive are mainly holding people accountable.

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SSRS Welcomes Edison Research in Acquisition to Expand Election and Media Research Offerings - SSRS

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 22d

Today we welcome Edison Research to the SSRS team! Their expertise expands how we help our partners, the public & the media better understand how people think, vote & engage. Together, we’re delivering reliable insights that inform positive change. ssrs.com/news/ssrs-we...

SSRS Welcomes Edison Research in Acquisition to Expand Election and Media Research Offerings; Glen Mills, PA – October 15, 2025.

How Americans View the Israel-Hamas Conflict 2 Years Into the War

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 29d

Nearly 2 years into Israel’s military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, Americans’ skepticism of Israel’s operation and its government is higher than at earlier points in the conflict. Read more from the @pewresearch.org American Trends Panel.

About six-in-ten now say they have an unfavorable view of the Israeli government, with a rising share saying Israel is "going too far."

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Final ICW symposium concludes series with a focus on the future of state and local opinion research | Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop: Eighty Years of the Minnesota Poll

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Oct 7

SSRS EVP Susan Sherr recently spoke at the ICW symposium at the University of Minnesota on the Future of State and Local Public Opinion Research. Read more about the event, which was dedicated to the celebration of Eighty Years of the Minnesota Poll.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Oct 6

According to a new @washingtonpost.com poll conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel, most American Jews sharply disapprove of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. 61% say Israel has committed war crimes, and about 4/10 say the country is guilty of genocide.

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Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Oct 3

The first workshop on Bridging NLP and Public Opinion Research (NLPOR) begins next Friday. Join Darby Steiger in Montreal to learn about research conducted with Trent Buskirk and Courtney Kennedy on leveraging Large Language Models for pre-cognitive interviewing.

NLPOR @ COLM 2025 Presentation: Testing Large Language Models for Pre-cognitive Interviewing in Survey Research

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds continuing large majority who say a president must obey the Supreme Court – Marquette Law School Poll

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Oct 2

Do Americans think the president has to obey a ruling of the United States Supreme Court? A new Marquette University Law School Poll national survey conducted by SSRS finds a large majority across party lines say yes and reveals broader public views of the Court.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Oct 2

How concerned are Americans about the partial shutdown of the federal government and whom do they blame for causing it? @thewashingtonpost.bsky.social texted a nationally representative sample of 1,010 adults from the SSRS Opinion Panel on Wednesday to ask.

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We asked 1,000 Americans who is to blame for the shutdown. Here’s what they said.

More Americans blame Trump and Republicans than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 30

Susan Sherr, Kristen Conrad, and Vanessa Meldener Harrell recently attended the National Academy for State Health Policy Conference in San Diego. Read more about their experience and findings from the event! ssrs.com/insights/nas...

Key Takeaways from the NASHP Conference - SSRS

I recently had the exciting opportunity to attend the 2025 National Academy of Health Policy (NASHP) Conference in San Diego from September 8-10 as both an exhibitor and attendee along with my colleag...

How Machine Learning, and a Parallel Probability Sample, Can Help Detect Bad Data in Online Opt-In Samples - SSRS

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 30

Bogus & bot respondents in online opt-in samples have been a hot topic recently. Our new brief shows how administering a survey to both an opt-in sample & the SSRS Opinion Panel, & applying a machine learning algorithm, helps identify & remove low-quality responses.

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Introduction Reporting by the Pew Research Center and other researchers has drawn attention to the problem of bogus respondents in online opt-in (nonprobability) samples. These can include “bots” that...

What does an independent mean in politics?

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 26

A new @cnn.com poll conducted by SSRS takes a deeper look into who political independents are & finds the notion of a classic swing voter is a thing of the past. The poll results identify five distinct types of independents, with big implications for American politics.
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New CNN poll results identify five distinct types of independents.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our new Sports Poll series explores the five fan dynamics we use to drive lifetime engagement. The latest release highlights the importance of "community" among fans and how this critical aspect of engagement is being threatened.

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Community Among Fans is Critical, and it's Being Threatened - SSRS

Our presentation at the Quirk’s Event in New York City included insights from our Sports Poll, the first sports fan intelligence product in the US. We explained how five fan dynamics can help drive li...

Caregiving in America Report

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 23

New research from ARCHANGELS, conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus, offers a detailed look at the caregiver experience—revealing generational differences and underscoring the powerful role of support.

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Essential Benefits: A New North Star for Wage and Benefit Design - Financial Health Network

SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · Sep 11

Findings from a new Financial Health Network survey, conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel, offer a first-of-its-kind framework to guide employers, benefit providers, and policymakers in designing strategies that support worker well-being and business success. finhealthnetwork.org/research/ess...

A first-of-its-kind study reveals which compensation elements are linked to improved worker financial health.

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