YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 4hNEW Economist/YouGov: The economy % of U.S. adult citizens saying they think that overall, the economy is getting better | worse... At the start of Donald Trump's second term 19% | 37% Now 13% | 63% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 1166
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 4hNEW Economist/YouGov Sep 25-28: Donald Trump % who approve | disapprove of Trump U.S. adult citizens 34% | 62% (-27) Last week 34% | 61% (-27) Start of term 49% | 43% (+6) Dem 4% | 95% Ind 21% | 69% Rep 78% | 19% 18-29: 32% | 63% 65+: 41% | 57% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 2132
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 9hNEW Economist/YouGov Sep 25-28: Corruption 84% of Americans think most or many people in government are corrupt % who say most or many of the following are corrupt Elected officials 75% Top officials 67% Judges 52% Low-level agency workers 39% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 152
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 10hNEW Economist/YouGov Sept 25-28: Iran Most Americans disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling Iran 30% of U.S. adult citizens approve of how he's handling Iran; 60% disapprove yougov.com/en-us/articl... 130
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 11hSep 28-29 poll of 3,886 U.S. adults (±1.9 points) How serious of a problem do you think sexual assault is on college campuses in the U.S.? % who say very serious U.S. adults 50% Democrats 61% Independents 50% Republicans 40% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 130
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 11hNEW Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country % of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]... At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50% Now 25% | 65% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 140
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 13hNEW Economist/YouGov Sep 25-28: The midterms Democrats' lead in the 2026 congressional race hits a new high: Likely voters back Democrats over Republicans 53% to 38%, a 16-point edge Among registered voters, the lead is 6 points yougov.com/en-us/articl... 2169
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 28/09/2026Sep 25-28 poll of 21,449 U.S. adults (±0.9 point) % who'd support | oppose a federal law giving the government the power to shut down an advanced AI system at any time U.S. adults 54% | 21% Democrats 61% | 18% Independents 51% | 20% Republicans 51% | 25% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 153
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 25/09/2026Sep 24-25 poll of 6,528 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) When do you think is the earliest acceptable time to display Halloween decorations outside homes? 42% of U.S. adults say between October 1 and 15 Only 19% are OK with anything before October; 6% say never yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 231
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 25/09/2026Sep 24-25 poll of 6,528 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) In the past month, have you received any calls, texts, or emails asking you to support a political candidate? % contacted by at least one party U.S. adults 47% Democrats 58% Independents 38% Republicans 47% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 120
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 25/09/2026Sep 24-25 poll of 6,528 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) % who say it's acceptable | unacceptable for a presidential administration to restrict access of journalists based on how their outlets have reported on it U.S. adults 22% | 56% Democrats 6% | 84% Republicans 46% | 26% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 352
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Sep 2-3 poll of 8,389 U.S. adults (±1.4 points) Is your favorite finger a...? % of U.S. adults Index finger 17% Middle finger 12% Thumb 7% Ring finger 6% Pinky 2% I don't have a favorite 52% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 190
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Economist/YouGov Sep 4-8: Work How long should a normal work week be for a healthy work-life balance? Most Americans say 36-40 hours (43%) or 30-35 (40%); only 13% say less than 30 69% of adults under 30 say 35 hours or less, compared to 36% of those 65 and older yougov.com/en-us/articl... 141
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Economist/YouGov Aug 28-31: Parenting values % who say the first in each pair is the more important trait for a child Respect for elders (over independence) 65% Good manners (over curiosity) 61% Self-reliance (over obedience) 58% Considerate (over well-behaved) 54% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 110
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Sep 3-4 poll of 7,046 U.S. adults (±1.4 points) How much of a problem do U.S. adults think racial inequality in education is in the U.S. today? A very serious problem 29% A somewhat serious problem 29% Not too serious a problem 16% Not a problem at all 13% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 262
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on workplace attire % of U.S. adult citizens who say it’s acceptable | unacceptable for men in an office to wear… Suits and ties 95% | 2% Collared shirts 95% | 2% T-shirts 54% | 34% Sandals 31% | 59% Cropped tops 9% | 80% Pajamas 8% | 87% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 180
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on nepotism % of U.S. adult citizens who think nepotism is very or somewhat common Politics 83% Business 82% Acting 78% Media 73% Finance 70% Music 67% Law 66% Sports 61% Academia 59% Medicine 46% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 110
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on how Americans want their social media feeds sorted More U.S. adult citizens prefer posts shown in chronological order than sorted by an algorithm (46% vs. 26%) 4% prefer a curated feed and 23% aren't sure yougov.com/en-us/articl... 151
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Polling on weight loss If semaglutide were available to you, how interested would you be in taking it to lose weight? % who'd be [very or somewhat interested | not very or at all interested] U.S. adult citizens 29% | 65% Men 26% | 66% Women 31% | 64% d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/We... 000
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on who's using AI to write How often do you use AI tools to help you write? % of U.S. adult citizens Daily 6% Weekly 11% Monthly 8% Rarely 20% Never 51% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 162
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on toys and gender More U.S. adult citizens say young boys and girls should be brought up alike, with similar toys and play activities, than say they should be raised differently, with different toys and play activities (52% vs. 35%) yougov.com/en-us/articl... 130
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on politics and personal relationships % of those in a romantic relationship who completely or mostly agree | disagree with their romantic partner about politics U.S. adult citizens 69% | 6% Democrats 74% | 9% Independents 58% | 3% Republicans 74% | 5% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 140
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on cocktails Share of cocktail drinkers who love or like the following drinks, the best-liked of 30 asked about Margarita 72% Mimosa 59% Piña Colada 58% Daiquiri 55% Screwdriver 54% Sangria 53% Long Island Iced Tea 53% Rum and Coke 52% d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/Co... 023
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026New polling on transportation Compared to other methods, share of U.S. adult citizens who find the following "very enjoyable" Driving a car 41% Walking 32% Riding a bicycle or scooter 20% Riding on a train, subway, or light rail 14% Riding on a bus 8% d3nkl3psvxxpe9.cloudfront.net/documents/Tr... 121
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 24/09/2026Economist/YouGov Sep 4-8 Americans still prefer "Miss and Mrs." (54%) to "Ms." (30%) as a form of address for women, but it's the narrowest gap in the question's roughly 50-year history In 1973, 75% preferred Miss and Mrs. and only 11% preferred Ms. yougov.com/en-us/articl... 141
Reposted by YouGov AmericaOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Many Americans expect big benefits from AI, but concerns are rising quickly. (@dhmontgomery.com @today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260923 032
Reposted by YouGov AmericaOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Americans are split about whom they sympathize with more in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (@taylororth.bsky.social @today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260923 033
Reposted by YouGov AmericaOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Democratic candidates lead Republican candidates by 14 points among likely voters in the upcoming midterm elections, according to the latest Economist / YouGov Poll. (@dhmontgomery.com @today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260923 083
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026Sep 23 poll of 3,174 U.S. adults (±2.3 points) How likely do you think a member of Congress would be to accept a bribe if offered one? % who say it's very or somewhat likely U.S. adults 66% Democrats 70% Independents 66% Republicans 63% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 101
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026Economist/YouGov: The economy % of U.S. adult citizens saying they think that overall, the economy is getting better | worse... At the start of Donald Trump's second term 19% | 37% Now 13% | 60% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 2104
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country % of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]... At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50% Now 26% | 64% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 164
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026Sep 22-23 poll of 7,593 U.S. adults (±1.4 points) Which comes closest to your view about vaccinating children against measles? % who say vaccination should be required for children U.S. adults 55% Democrats 73% Independents 52% Republicans 41% yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 161
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21 Most 2024 voters have no regrets — only 5% say they regret their presidential vote Trump voters are likelier to have second thoughts than Harris voters: 8% of Trump voters regret their vote, compared to 1% of Harris voters yougov.com/en-us/articl... 042
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21: Iran war 57% of Americans say going to war with Iran was the wrong decision — more than twice the 23% who say it was right Democrats are more likely to call it wrong by 88% to 2%, while 53% of Republicans say right and 21% wrong yougov.com/en-us/articl... 1105
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 23/09/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21: Israeli-Palestinian conflict Americans are closely split — and Democrats have flipped 44% of Democrats now sympathize more with the Palestinians and only 7% with the Israelis In October 2023 it was 34% Israelis, 16% Palestinians yougov.com/en-us/articl... 3104
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 22/09/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21: AI 73% of U.S. adult citizens say the risks of AI causing harm are very (42%) or somewhat (31%) serious "Very serious" is up from 35% one month ago yougov.com/en-us/articl... 120
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 22/09/2026Sep 21-22 poll of 5,875 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) Do you support or oppose building a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., to commemorate 250 years of American independence? More U.S. adults oppose (48%) than support (30%); 39% are strongly opposed yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 182
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 22/09/2026NEW Economist/YouGov Sep 18-21: The midterms Among likely voters, Democratic congressional candidates lead Republicans 52% to 38% — a 14-point edge, the largest of the cycle Among all registered voters the Democratic lead is 7 points (45% to 38%) yougov.com/en-us/articl... 7432100
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 21/09/2026Sep 18-21 poll of 18,235 U.S. adults (±0.9 point) Is your biggest regret in life so far something that you did or didn't do? More U.S. adults regret something they didn't do than something they did (37% vs. 25%) 25% have no big regrets yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 120
Reposted by YouGov AmericaOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Liberals and conservatives value different traits in kids. (@dhmontgomery.com @today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260920 0124
Reposted by YouGov AmericaOpinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 20/09/2026While majorities of Americans say collared shirts and dress shirts are acceptable for men and women in the workplace, there’s less consensus on T-shirts, sandals, and shorts. (@today.yougov.com) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/260920 052
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 18/09/2026Sep 17-18 poll of 6,481 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) Ed Sheeran dropped rapper Macklemore from his tour after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements onstage. Do Americans agree with the decision? More disagree (31%) than agree (27%) 42% aren't sure yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 153
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 17/09/2026Economist/YouGov: Direction of the country % of U.S. adult citizens who say things in this country today are [generally headed in the right direction | off on the wrong track]... At the start of Trump's second term 37% | 50% Now 26% | 63% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 251
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 17/09/2026Economist/YouGov: The economy % of U.S. adult citizens saying they think that overall, the economy is getting better | worse... At the start of Donald Trump's second term 19% | 37% Now 13% | 61% yougov.com/en-us/articl... 194
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 17/09/2026Economist/YouGov Sep 11-14: Honesty 58% of U.S. adult citizens think that if they tell the truth, most people will believe them 16% think most won't, and 25% aren't sure yougov.com/en-us/articl... 150
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 17/09/2026Sep 16-17 poll of 10,166 U.S. adults (±1.3 points) Do you think it is acceptable or unacceptable for performers to make political statements during their concerts? Americans are split: 39% say acceptable, 43% unacceptable yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 342
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 16/09/2026Sep 15-16 poll of 6,677 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) Should former college athletes who have signed a professional contract be allowed to return to college sports if they still have eligibility? More U.S. adults say no than yes (38% vs. 29%) 33% aren't sure yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 120
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 16/09/2026Economist/YouGov Sep 11-14: Terrorism 49% of Americans think a terrorist attack in the next 12 months is likely — including 48% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans Five years ago, Republicans were 33 points likelier than Democrats to say so (81% vs. 48%) yougov.com/en-us/articl... 120
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 16/09/2026Sep 15-16 poll of 6,677 U.S. adults (±1.5 points) Do you think legalized gambling is having a positive or a negative impact on sports? Far more U.S. adults say a negative impact than a positive one (43% vs. 9%) 31% say neither yougov.com/en-us/daily-... 162
YouGov America @today.yougov.com · 16/09/2026Economist/YouGov Sep 11-14: The midterms Among likely voters, Democratic congressional candidates lead Republicans by 51% to 39% — an 11-point edge, far bigger than the Democrats' 4-point lead among all registered voters yougov.com/en-us/articl... 45516
![A chart of YouGov polling data with the headline: "Liberals and conservatives value different traits in kids."
The chart's sub-headline is: "Which one do you think is more important for a child to [be / have]? (%)."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ke6f766al4swdugyvmvyipuo/bafkreidw5zhdxsxaokqcojqft55gzexkuvbj5klhk653mbcjwin5u46yta)
