Politics

In the 10 years that we have asked this question, Americans overall have consistently been more likely to say their side is losing than to say it’s winning.

When people in 25 countries were asked what makes them proud of their country, at least some cited their political system and economy. The post Where in the world are people proud of their nation’s politics and economy, and why? appeared first on Pew Research Center.

Ever wonder how we collect our data? Today, most polls are conducted online. But, most pollsters reject the idea that “one size fits all” when it comes to polling, so we still use phone calls or mail to reach people. The post Video: How do polls work when no one answers the phone anymore? appeared…

We’re in an era where the people most likely to respond to a poll are also the most likely to vote Democratic for president. Pew Research Center’s head methodologist Courtney Kennedy explains how pollsters are tackling this challenge to make samples as representative as possible. The post Video: Why have polls underestimated Donald Trump? appeared…

Few Americans say God chooses presidential election winners because of their policies. Most U.S. Christians say that “good Christians” do not need to take a particular view on Trump. The post Most Americans Don’t Believe God Played a Role in Recent Presidential Election Outcomes appeared first on Pew Research Center.