John Gramlich
@johngramlich.bsky.social
I'm an associate director at the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC. Follow us: @pewresearch.org. Learn more: https://www.pewresearch.org/
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
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47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
% of Democrats with a favorable opinion of Chuck Schumer 📉
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
47% in May 2024
43% in January 2025
35% in September 2025
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the most commonly cited reason is that the party is not pushing back hard enough against Trump. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
From September @pewresearch.org survey: "For the first time in more than a decade of Pew Research Center surveys on our American Trends Panel, more Democrats disapprove than approve (59% vs. 40%) of the job Democratic leaders in Congress are doing." www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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November 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
43% of Americans say the widespread legalization of sports betting is a bad thing for SOCIETY (up from 34% in 2022)
40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
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40% say it's a bad thing for SPORTS (up from 33% in 2022)
www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
As the government shutdown approaches 40 days, most Republicans and Democrats in the US say it's very important that the *other* party is willing to make compromises. Most Republicans and Democrats do not say that about their *own* party. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"For older Americans, income largely shapes the aging experience."
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"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
How Americans Are Thinking About Aging
From how well they think they’re aging to how they rate their physical and mental health and financial security, older adults with upper incomes are doing better than those with middle or lower income...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
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Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
A group of U.S. data scientists has published a list of federal datasets that have been altered or removed since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today's story: apnews.com/article/cens...
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
Data scientists perform last rites for 'dearly departed datasets' in 2nd Trump administration
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
BLS job numbers are on hold during the shutdown and there are broader concerns about the integrity of that data moving forward after Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner in August. So how good of a substitute is ADP data? New analysis explores: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
NEW from @pewresearch.org: With BLS jobs data on hold during the government shutdown, how good of an alternative is the private-sector employment report from ADP? Pretty good, as the below chart shows – but not a perfect substitute.
How ADP employment data compares with official BLS jobs reports
When BLS reports are unavailable many economy watchers turn to the national employment report from ADP.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
NEW from @pewresearch.org: With BLS jobs data on hold during the government shutdown, how good of an alternative is the private-sector employment report from ADP? Pretty good, as the below chart shows – but not a perfect substitute.
"The last few election cycles have made clear that we’re stuck in a swingy, two-party doom loop. Which party has the upper hand switches based on who’s in charge, and therefore who gets blamed for economic conditions." (via @nataliej.bsky.social @nationaljournal.com)
Republicans find themselves where Democrats were a year ago
Americans still don’t feel any relief on the cost of living. Now Trump gets the blame.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The last few election cycles have made clear that we’re stuck in a swingy, two-party doom loop. Which party has the upper hand switches based on who’s in charge, and therefore who gets blamed for economic conditions." (via @nataliej.bsky.social @nationaljournal.com)
Dick Cheney on public opinion polls (from excellent @washingtonpost.com obituary) www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Dick Cheney on public opinion polls (from excellent @washingtonpost.com obituary) www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...
"Just under half of all goods that enter the United States are now subject to tariffs, a New York Times analysis of Census Bureau trade data shows, a stark sign of how President Trump has reshaped American trade since returning to office in January." (via @nytimes.com)
Almost Half of U.S. Imports Now Have Steep Tariffs
President Trump has transformed U.S. trade policy. Here's how much of his tariff agenda is under threat at the Supreme Court.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"Just under half of all goods that enter the United States are now subject to tariffs, a New York Times analysis of Census Bureau trade data shows, a stark sign of how President Trump has reshaped American trade since returning to office in January." (via @nytimes.com)
New and notable from @gallup.com: "After plunging to a record-low 24% in 2023, the percentage of Americans who believe the nation has made progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs has jumped to 45%, the highest Gallup has recorded since 2000." news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New and notable from @gallup.com: "After plunging to a record-low 24% in 2023, the percentage of Americans who believe the nation has made progress in dealing with the problem of illegal drugs has jumped to 45%, the highest Gallup has recorded since 2000." news.gallup.com/poll/697445/...
With Abigail Spanberger's election, Virginia is set to join the list of states that have had a woman governor. (Map from October 2024 @pewresearch.org analysis.) www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
With Abigail Spanberger's election, Virginia is set to join the list of states that have had a woman governor. (Map from October 2024 @pewresearch.org analysis.) www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
A survey about surveys: Most Americans think federal surveys should ask about age and citizenship status. Fewer than half think they should ask about race, ancestry, income and religion. (The census currently does not ask about citizenship or religion.) www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
November 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A survey about surveys: Most Americans think federal surveys should ask about age and citizenship status. Fewer than half think they should ask about race, ancestry, income and religion. (The census currently does not ask about citizenship or religion.) www.pewresearch.org/race-and-eth...
"Agencies overseeing immigration have stopped publishing certain data, making it increasingly difficult to track effects of drastic policy changes in the second Trump administration." (via @notus.com)
Trump Administration Stops Publishing Immigration Data as It Ramps Up Deportations
“There's no accountability, no way to assess, no public understanding about what's really going on,” an immigration expert said.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"Agencies overseeing immigration have stopped publishing certain data, making it increasingly difficult to track effects of drastic policy changes in the second Trump administration." (via @notus.com)
12% of married Americans are DINKs – dual incomes, no kids. That's up from 8% a decade ago. As you might expect, DINKs have higher median incomes than their counterparts with kids ($193,300 vs. $151,900). But their median *wealth* is substantially lower. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
November 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
12% of married Americans are DINKs – dual incomes, no kids. That's up from 8% a decade ago. As you might expect, DINKs have higher median incomes than their counterparts with kids ($193,300 vs. $151,900). But their median *wealth* is substantially lower. www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
NEW: DINKs – dual income, no kids – are a small but growing share of married couples in the US. Here's what we know about this group of Americans. (Are their lives really as glamorous as the viral videos suggest?)
Dual income, no kids: What we know about ‘DINKs’ in the U.S.
In the United States, 12% of married couples with at least one spouse in their 30s or 40s have two incomes and no kids.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NEW: DINKs – dual income, no kids – are a small but growing share of married couples in the US. Here's what we know about this group of Americans. (Are their lives really as glamorous as the viral videos suggest?)
JD and Usha Vance are among 26% of married adults in the US whose spouse is a different faith from their own: www.pewresearch.org/religion/202... Earlier this week, the VP said he hopes Usha considers converting from Hinduism to Christianity: www.al.com/politics/202...
October 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
JD and Usha Vance are among 26% of married adults in the US whose spouse is a different faith from their own: www.pewresearch.org/religion/202... Earlier this week, the VP said he hopes Usha considers converting from Hinduism to Christianity: www.al.com/politics/202...
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel frustrated 📈
48% in 2021
67% in 2025
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel hopeful 📉
69% in 2021
50% in 2025
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
48% in 2021
67% in 2025
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel hopeful 📉
69% in 2021
50% in 2025
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel frustrated 📈
48% in 2021
67% in 2025
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel hopeful 📉
69% in 2021
50% in 2025
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
48% in 2021
67% in 2025
% of Democrats in the US who say their own party makes them feel hopeful 📉
69% in 2021
50% in 2025
www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
Chart: On which issues do Americans agree with Republicans, and on which do they agree with Democrats? www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Chart: On which issues do Americans agree with Republicans, and on which do they agree with Democrats? www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
NEW from @pewresearch.org: Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the biggest source of this frustration is the feeling that their party isn't pushing back hard enough against the Trump administration. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
NEW from @pewresearch.org: Two-thirds of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated. By far the biggest source of this frustration is the feeling that their party isn't pushing back hard enough against the Trump administration. www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...
Quite a statement on the information environment these days: 9 in 10 Americans say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, and about half find it difficult to determine what's true.
Many Americans say they often come across inaccurate news – and have a hard time knowing what’s true
Those who report often encountering inaccurate news are more likely than those who rarely or never do to say it’s hard to know what is true (59% vs. 31%).
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October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Quite a statement on the information environment these days: 9 in 10 Americans say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, and about half find it difficult to determine what's true.
In both parties and in all age groups, local news organizations in the US are more trusted than national news organizations.
Chart from new @pewresearch.org survey: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Chart from new @pewresearch.org survey: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
October 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
In both parties and in all age groups, local news organizations in the US are more trusted than national news organizations.
Chart from new @pewresearch.org survey: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...
Chart from new @pewresearch.org survey: www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...