Commissioned by NPR in December in partnership with Ipsos, the share of people who believe the U.S. is a moral leader dropped to 39% from 60% in a similar poll conducted in 2017.
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Trump’s immigration response poses political risks
President Trump’s approach to deportations is giving Democrats a unifying message in opposition to him. But the Democratic Party still lacks a common vision for what it would do differently.
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Majorities in key U.S. allies have no confidence in Trump’s global leadership
People in 15 of 24 countries downgraded ratings of the U.S., according to the survey of more than 28,000. Majorities in almost every country surveyed describe Trump as “arrogant” and “dangerous.”
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for May 30, 2025
There’s no truth to the rumor that the Red Sox’ mojo was MIA when the latest time capsule was unearthed on the former site of McCoy Stadium. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Feb. 28, 2025
The Providence Newspaper Guild Follies are gone, but Rhode Island politics remains the gift that keeps giving. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** 1. STORY OF THE WEEK: Despite […]
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Poll shows support for union issues in Rhode Island
Rhode Islanders remain pessimistic about the direction of the state, although they have a favorable view of organized labor and a number of the issues championed by unions, according to a new poll commissioned by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO. Based on responses from 400 registered voters in early February, the poll done by Fleming & […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 4, 2024
Yeah, I actually like raking leaves, but don’t expect me to come do this at your yard. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY […]
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UNH poll finds 29% approval rating for Gov. McKee
A University of New Hampshire poll published Thursday finds that Gov. Dan McKee has a 29% approval rating and that 60% of Rhode Islanders think the state is on the wrong track. The findings, based on online responses earlier this month from 598 Rhode Islanders, signal a warning for McKee ahead of the 2026 race […]
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Pell Center poll shows low ratings for McKee, Matos and Biden
A new poll by the Pell Center at Salve Regina University shows both Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos with approval ratings that are underwater. Thirty-six percent of respondents support the job done by McKee, while 54% disapprove, according to the poll. For Matos, the approval number is 28%, while her disapproval was […]
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Biden vs. Trump remains close, so next week’s debate offers them an opportunity
The presidential race is tied among registered voters, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds. And while most voters say nothing will change their mind, other voters say they could be swayed.
