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Eighty percent of voters say that the cost of living is a top barrier to achieving the American dream, followed by corporate power and wealth inequality, health care costs, and government corruption.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: The Cost of Living Is Viewed as Top Barrier to Achieving the American Dream. Description: What do you think are the biggest barriers today to achieving the American dream? Select up to three. The cost of living (housing, food, basic goods) — 80% Corporate greed and wealth inequality — 32% Affordability and access to health care — 29% Corruption of government officials — 28% Outsourcing of American jobs — 16% Discrimination (race, gender, religion, etc.) — 16% Lack of retirement security — 14% Decline in community values — 13% Lack of personal responsibility — 13% Mental health and addiction challenges — 12% Competition from immigrants — 11% Barriers to starting or growing a business — 7% None of these — 1% September 12–15, 2025 survey of 1,259 U.S. likely voters.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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NEW from @deluzio.house.gov:

It’s not just the rent that’s too damn high — it’s everything.

The American Dream isn’t real for a lot of hardworking people; it’s been ripped away.

Democrats must make the patriotic fight to restore the American Dream the beating heart of our party.
Representative Chris Deluzio: We Need a New Vision of Politics to Restore the American Dream
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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NEW: After being provided with information on the government shutdown dynamic in Congress, a majority of voters (52%), including 61% of Independents, think Democrats should continue to push for negotiations to prevent health care price hikes.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: A Majority of Voters Say Democrats Should Continue Pushing for Health Care Negotiations. Description: Republican leaders in Congress have said they will allow a vote on the Democratic proposal to prevent health care price hikes, but only after the government is reopened. Democrats say that a vote on preventing health care price hikes, if taken after the government is reopened, will fail. Which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Statement 1: Democrats in Congress should continue to push for negotiations to prevent health care price hikes, even though the government shutdown will continue. Statement 2: Democrats in Congress should accept the Republican leaders' offer, even though the vote on preventing health care price hikes will likely fail if taken after the government is reopened All likely voters — Statement 1: 52%, Don't know: 6%, Statement 2: 42% Democrat — Statement 1: 83%, Don't know: 4%, Statement 2: 12% Independent / Third party — Statement 1: 61%, Don't know: 8%, Statement 2: 31% Republican — Statement 1: 19%, Don't know: 6%, Statement 2: 75% November 5, 2025 survey of 1,236 U.S. likely voters.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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An overwhelming majority of voters — more than 3 in 4 — want the Trump administration to use reserve funds to continue providing SNAP benefits.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Want Trump to Use Reserve Funds to Continue Providing Food Stamp Benefits. Description: As you may know, there is currently a government shutdown. In order to continue providing [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) / food stamp] benefits, President Trump would need to use the U.S. government's [SNAP / food stamp] reserve funds. Do you think President Trump should or should not use the U.S. government's reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits? Response Options: A) Yes, President Trump should use reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits B) Don't know C) No, President Trump should not use reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits All likely voters — 77% chose A, 6% chose B, 17% chose C Democrat — 90% chose A, 2% chose B, 8% chose C Independent / Third party — 74% chose A, 9% chose B, 17% chose C Republican — 65% chose A, 9% chose B, 26% chose
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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NEW: Voters have a highly favorable view of SNAP, including 71% of Independents and 69% of Republicans.

Voters trust the Democratic Party (51%) more than the Republican Party (43%) to handle SNAP.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Have a Highly Favorable View of SNAP. Description: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable view of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP or food stamps? All likely voters — Favorable: 79%, Unfavorable: 16% Democrat — Favorable: 92%, Unfavorable: 6% Independent / Third party — Favorable: 71%, Unfavorable: 19% Republican — Favorable: 69%, Unfavorable: 24% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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What policies a specific candidate runs on will look different in each race — you can't fake authenticity.

But voters everywhere want the government to play a role in lowering costs.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Believe the Government Should Play a Major Role in Lowering Costs. Description: Which comes closer to your view about lowering costs for families? All likely voters — Play a role: 88%, Play no role: 7% Democrat — Play a role: 95%, Play no role: 2% Independent / Third party — Play a role: 86%, Play no role: 8% Republican — Play a role: 83%, Play no role: 12% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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NEW DFP Insight:

Voters everywhere respond when a candidate connects economic populism to clear, actionable goals.

Zohran Mamdani's policies are key examples — and they have popular appeal nationwide.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Nationwide Support Key Planks of Zohran Mamdani's Platform. Description: Do you support or oppose each of the following policy proposals? Speeding up the approval process to build affordable housing — Support: 83%, Oppose: 12% Penalizing landlords who significantly increase rent or violate tenant protections — Support: 82%, Oppose: 12% Cutting fines and fees for small businesses — Support: 70%, Oppose: 15% Adding a 2 percent tax on income over $1 million — Support: 72%, Oppose: 18% Raising taxes on corporations — Support: 72%, Oppose: 19% Creating new violence de-escalation programs and mental health teams to respond to certain 911 calls instead of the police — Support: 71%, Oppose: 19% Spending funds to provide free child care for every child from infancy through age 3 — Support: 65%, Oppose: 25% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Alaska voters view the “One Big Beautiful Bill” negatively by a -5-point margin.

Roughly two-thirds of Alaska voters also say that the federal government should extend the enhanced premium health care tax credits at the heart of the government shutdown.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Alaska Voters Want Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to Continue. Description: Some Alaskans who buy health insurance now receive "enhanced premium tax credits" from the federal government. These credits reduce what people pay out of pocket. These tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. If these tax credits expire, some Alaskans could see their health insurance premiums double or more. When thinking about these tax credits, which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Response Options: A) The federal government should continue enhanced premium tax credits B) Don't know C) The federal government should end enhanced premium tax credits All likely voters — 63% chose A, 12% chose B, 25% chose C Democrat — 82% chose A, 4% chose B, 14% chose C Independent / Third party — 67% chose A, 13% chose B, 20% chose C Republican — 50% chose A, 15% chose B, 35% chose C
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Cost of living continues to be a major concern for Alaska voters.

Most Alaska voters are worried about affording groceries, health care, and utilities.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Alaska Voters Worry About Affording Food, Health Care, Energy. Description: How worried, if at all, are you about being able to afford each of the following for you and your family over the next year? Key: a = Very worried b = Somewhat worried c = Not too worried d = Not at all worried e = Does not apply to me Results: Groceries and food — a: 31%, b: 30%, c: 23%, d: 16%, e: 1% The cost of health care services — a: 27%, b: 30%, c: 21%, d: 14%, e: 8% Monthly utilities like electricity or heat — a: 22%, b: 32%, c: 27%, d: 17%, e: 1% Gasoline or other transportation costs — a: 19%, b: 35%, c: 28%, d: 17%, e: 1% Monthly health insurance premium — a: 20%, b: 24%, c: 27%, d: 17%, e: 13% Housing costs (rent or mortgage) — a: 20%, b: 23%, c: 26%, d: 19%, e: 11% Survey conducted October 17–23, 2025 among 823 Alaska likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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In the Alaska at-large congressional race, Rep. Nick Begich currently leads challenger Matt Schultz by 11 points.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Peltola and Sullivan Neck and Neck in Hypothetical 2026 Senate Matchup. Description: If the November 2026 general election for U.S. Senator from Alaska was being held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you rank higher? Democrat Mary Peltola — 46% Republican Dan Sullivan — 45% I would rank neither — 5% Not sure — 4% October 17–23, 2025 survey of 823 AK likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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NEW AK POLL:

We find that Mary Peltola leads Sen. Sullivan by one point in a hypothetical Senate race.

If she were to run for governor, we find Peltola in a commanding lead, leading the next Republican candidate by 31 points in the first round of ranked choice voting.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Peltola and Sullivan Neck and Neck in Hypothetical 2026 Senate Matchup. Description: If the November 2026 general election for U.S. Senator from Alaska was being held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you rank higher? Democrat Mary Peltola — 46% Republican Dan Sullivan — 45% I would rank neither — 5% Not sure — 4% October 17–23, 2025 survey of 823 AK likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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NEW: Energy prices are straining Americans.

But voters like renewable energy, view wind and solar as the cheapest forms of energy, and don't blame renewables for high prices.

That gives Democrats the high ground to go on offense on energy prices.

Read our new DFP Insight: ⤵️
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Most Blame Utility Companies for Higher Electric Utility Bills. Description: Who or what do you think is most responsible for higher electric utility bills? Utility companies increasing profits — 38% Increased energy demand from new industries (like AI) — 14% Extreme weather events causing higher energy demand — 11% Aging or inadequate energy infrastructure — 10% Foreign conflicts limiting energy supply — 9% Increased reliance on fossil fuels — 8% Increased reliance on wind and solar energy — 5% Something else [please specify] — 5% September 19–22, 2025 survey of 1,361 U.S. likely voters.
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Voters view America’s problems as more economic than cultural — with the one exception, again, being men who voted for Trump.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think America's Problems Are More Economic Than Cultural — Except Men Who Voted for Trump. Description: Are America's problems more economic or more cultural? All likely voters — More economic: 58%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 38% Men, voted for Trump — More economic: 46%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 50% Women, voted for Trump — More economic: 63%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 33% Men, voted for Harris — More economic: 58%, Don't know: 3%, More cultural: 39% Women, voted for Harris — More economic: 66%, Don't know: 5%, More cultural: 29% Young men — More economic: 59%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 38% Young women — More economic: 63%, Don't know: 9%, More cultural: 29% Read the full poll here: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-think-americas-problems-are-more-economic-than-cultural-except-men-who-voted-for-trump
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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NEW: Voters think affordability is a bigger problem for the U.S. than declines in meaning and community, except for one group: men who voted for Trump in 2024.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think Affordability Is More Important Than Declines in Meaning and Community — Except Men Who Voted for Trump. Description: Which of the following is a bigger problem facing the U.S.? Response Options: A) We're the wealthiest country in the history of the world, and yet most Americans struggle to afford necessities like health care, housing, and groceries. B) Don't know C) Many Americans feel increasingly disconnected from one another, as work becomes less fulfilling and traditional forms of community have eroded. All likely voters — 67% chose A, 2% chose B, 30% chose C Men, voted for Trump — 47% chose A, 2% chose B, 51% chose C Women, voted for Trump — 65% chose A, 2% chose B, 32% chose C See the full poll here: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-think-americas-problems-are-more-economic-than-cultural-except-men-who-voted-for-trump
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Most voters say their lives are meaningful and that economic and technological growth are making the world a better place. A smaller majority (54%) say they feel needed in their community.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Broadly Feel Meaning in Their Lives and Believe That Global Economic Growth Is Improving the World. Description: Do you agree or disagree with each of the following? I feel like my life has meaning right now — Agree: 74%, Disagree: 22% My job feels meaningful to the world* — Agree: 71%, Disagree: 23% The way humans are living today is fundamentally better than how humans lived thousands of years ago — Agree: 68%, Disagree: 24% Global economic growth is making the world a better place — Agree: 66%, Disagree: 23% Future technological advancements will make the world a better place — Agree: 61%, Disagree: 28% I feel needed in my community — Agree: 54%, Disagree: 36% September 12–15, 2025 survey of 1,259 U.S. likely voters *Question asked only to the 621 respondents who are currently employed.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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When asked about various factors that some say are causing life to get worse, voters say they are most “extremely worried” about the cost of living (43%) and division in our society (42%).
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Of Various Economic and Cultural Concerns, the Cost of Living and Division Worry Voters Most. Description: Below are some factors that some people say are causing life to get worse for Americans. For each, say how worried or not worried you are about it. The cost of living is rising, and it is hard for many Americans to make ends meet — 43% Americans are more divided than ever and are losing our ability to listen and empathize with each other — 42% Authoritarianism is increasing in this country and democracy is being eroded — 31% While the wealthy are seeing record levels of wealth, the wealth of average Americans has been stagnant for decades — 31% Our natural environment continues to decline, with major habitat loss and accelerating climate change — 30% See full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-have-mixed-views-on-modernity-and-think-life-in-the-us-is-getting-worse
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Most voters (60%) say that life is getting worse — including overwhelming majorities of Harris voters along with many Trump voters.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Voters — Particularly Women and Harris Voters — Say Life Is Getting Worse. Description: Would you say life in the U.S. is getting better, getting worse, or staying the same? All likely voters — Better: 20%, Worse: 60% Men, voted for Trump — Better: 42%, Worse: 27% Women, voted for Trump — Better: 28%, Worse: 49% Men, voted for Harris — Better: 7%, Worse: 79% Women, voted for Harris — Better: 2%, Worse: 86% Under $50k — Better: 16%, Worse: 64% Between $50k-$100k — Better: 21%, Worse: 57% Over $100k — Better: 23%, Worse: 59% September 12–15, 2025 survey of 1,259 U.S. likely voters.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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NEW: Voters have a mixed view of modernity.

A majority think the global integration of our economy and multiculturalism have been positive developments, while viewing the decline in religion and increased consumption of technology and material goods as mostly negative.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Are Critical of Some Aspects of Modernity, Positive About Others. Description: In your opinion, have each of the following had a mostly positive or mostly negative impact on life in the U.S.? The U.S. becoming a more multicultural and diverse country — Positive: 71%, Negative: 21% The U.S. joining international organizations like NATO and the World Trade Organization — Positive: 68%, Negative: 19% Americans' increased access to retail giants like Amazon, Walmart, and Dollar General — Positive: 69%, Negative: 23% The U.S. economy becoming more globally interconnected — Positive: 63%, Negative: 24% Americans increasingly living in suburban developments — Positive: 58%, Negative: 22% See full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-have-mixed-views-on-modernity-and-think-life-in-the-us-is-getting-worse
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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A strong majority of voters (62%) — including a plurality of Republicans — also disapprove of Trump’s pardon of Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of cryptocurrency firm Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering-related charges in 2023.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Disapprove of Trump's Pardon of Binance's CEO. Description: Recently, President Trump issued a pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of the major cryptocurrency firm Binance, who was convicted and pleaded guilty to money laundering-related charges in 2023. Trump's family's cryptocurrency firm has a partnership with Binance. Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump pardoning Changpeng Zhao? All likely voters — Approve: 20%, Disapprove: 62% Democrat — Approve: 9%, Disapprove: 84% Independent / Third party — Approve: 17%, Disapprove: 64% Republican — Approve: 32%, Disapprove: 41% October 24–27, 2025 survey of 1,235 U.S. likely voters.
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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NEW: A strong majority of voters (65%) — including a slight plurality of Republicans — disapprove of President Trump’s pardon of George Santos, who sent a “passionate plea to President Trump” shortly before his pardon.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Disapprove of Trump's Pardon of George Santos. Description: Recently, President Trump issued a pardon to George Santos, a former Republican congressman who was convicted and pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges in 2024. Shortly before being pardoned, Santos had sent a letter titled a "passionate plea to President Trump" to ask for his pardon. Do you approve or disapprove of President Trump pardoning George Santos? All likely voters — Approve: 24%, Disapprove: 65% Democrat — Approve: 9%, Disapprove: 87% Independent / Third party — Approve: 21%, Disapprove: 66% Republican — Approve: 42%, Disapprove: 42% October 24–27, 2025 survey of 1,235 U.S. likely voters.
October 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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An even greater share of voters, 75%, are concerned about health insurance premiums rising this year.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Voters Are Concerned About Rising Health Care Premiums. Description: How concerned are you, if at all, about health insurance premiums rising this year? All likely voters — Concerned: 75%, Not concerned: 24% Democrat — Concerned: 83%, Not concerned: 15% Independent / Third party — Concerned: 72%, Not concerned: 27% Republican — Concerned: 69%, Not concerned: 31% October 22–23, 2025 survey of 1,215 U.S. likely voters.
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Two in three voters have heard "a lot" or "some" about rising health insurance premiums.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Voters Are Hearing About Rising Premiums. Description: Starting in October, open enrollment season begins. This is a limited period of time when Americans can choose or make changes to their health insurance plans for 2026. This year, health insurance premiums for those who purchase coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchange are estimated to double on average. And premiums for employer-sponsored insurance are expected to increase by 9% on average, the highest increase in six years. How much have you seen, read, or heard about the rising health insurance premiums? All likely voters — 'A lot' or 'Some': 66%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 34% Democrat — 'A lot' or 'Some': 67%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 33% Independent / Third party — 'A lot' or 'Some': 68%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 32% Republican — 'A lot' or 'Some': 63%, 'Only a little' or 'Nothing at all': 37% October 22–23, 2025 survey of 1,215 U.S. likely voters.
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Voters narrowly believe the Republican Party (46%) has a better plan than the Democratic Party (39%) to find a long-term solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Trust the Republican Party Over the Democratic Party to Handle the Israel-Palestine Conflict. Description: Which party do you think has the best plan for a long-term solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict? All likely voters — The Republican Party: 46%, Don't know: 15%, The Democratic Party: 39% Democrat — The Republican Party: 5%, Don't know: 15%, The Democratic Party: 80% Independent / Third party — The Republican Party: 43%, Don't know: 28%, The Democratic Party: 29% Republican — The Republican Party: 91%, Don't know: 6%, The Democratic Party: 3% October 17–20, 2025 survey of 1,191 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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A majority of voters (54%) think it is unlikely that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will hold.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think It's Unlikely That the Ceasefire in Gaza Will Hold. Description: How likely do you think it is that the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will hold? All likely voters — Likely: 39%, Not likely: 53% Democrat — Likely: 27%, Not likely: 64% Independent / Third party — Likely: 31%, Not likely: 59% Republican — Likely: 56%, Not likely: 39% October 17–20, 2025 survey of 1,191 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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NEW: A majority of voters (62%) — including majorities across party lines — support the U.S. providing an increased amount of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Support Increasing Humanitarian Aid for Palestinians in Gaza. Description: Would you support or oppose the U.S. providing an increased amount of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza? All likely voters — Support: 63%, Oppose: 26% Democrat — Support: 68%, Oppose: 21% Independent / Third party — Support: 66%, Oppose: 23% Republican — Support: 56%, Oppose: 32% October 17–20, 2025 survey of 1,191 U.S. likely voters.
October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM