Past Poll Results

Yesterday's Poll Results

February 20, 2025

Is the perception of declining airline safety rooted in actual increased risks, or is it primarily a result of intensified media scrutiny?
51.04% -  Increased risks
48.96% -  Intensified media scrutiny
*Percentage of 29,913 votes

February 19, 2025

If the Russia/Ukraine war ends without Russia surrendering battlefield gains, will Putin have won? (Percentage of 33,641 votes)
84.06% -  Yes
15.94% -  No

February 18, 2025

Should privacy concerns always outweigh the potential benefits of DOGE eliminating waste, fraud and abuse at the IRS? (Percentage of 33,423 votes)
78.42% -  Yes
21.58% -  No

February 17, 2025

Is the Eric Adams/DOJ controversy a speed bump for President Trump, or a burgeoning scandal? (Percentage of 32,872 votes)
55.12% -  Burgeoning scandal
44.88% -  Speed Bump

February 16, 2025

All-time favorite SNL cast member? (Percentage of 28,529 votes)
26.5% -  Gilda Radner
19.49% -  John Belushi
12.21% -  Eddie Murphy
10.11% -  Kate McKinnon
9.23% -  Will Ferrell
7.45% -  Dana Carvey
6.73% -  Chris Farley
3.4% -  Kenan Thompson
2.88% -  Kristen Wiig
1.99% -  Maya Rudolph

February 15, 2025

Should a President have the authority to dismiss prosecutions if they believe it serves a greater national interest? (Percentage of 55,414 votes)
87.75% -  No
12.25% -  Yes

February 14, 2025

Do you agree with Jamie Dimon that "the young generation is being damaged" by remote work? (Percentage of 30,394 votes)
68.26% -  Yes
31.74% -  No

February 13, 2025

Is it essential for any peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine to include Russia surrendering all territories seized since 2014? (Percentage of 33,219 votes)
60.33% -  Yes
39.67% -  No

February 12, 2025

If Elon Musk uncovers substantial waste, fraud, and abuse, will skepticism about his motives overshadow his findings? (Percentage of 32,079 votes)
62.35% -  Yes
37.65% -  No

February 11, 2025

Should the U.S. Treasury stop minting new pennies? (Percentage of 31,320 votes)
73.33% -  Yes
26.67% -  No

February 10, 2025

If the 2024 presidential election were re-run today, would the result be the same? (Percentage of 35,943 votes)
51.86% -  Yes
48.14% -  No

February 09, 2025

Who wins? (Percentage of 25,457 votes)
55.82% -  Eagles
44.18% -  Chiefs

February 08, 2025

Are you comfortable with your tax dollars funding USAID soft power initiatives such as Sesame Street in Iraq? (Percentage of 59,607 votes)
71.93% -  Yes
28.07% -  No

February 07, 2025

Should the personal views and public statements of an actor/actress influence whether they win an Academy Award? (Percentage of 30,264 votes)
86.39% -  No
13.61% -  Yes

February 06, 2025

Which poses a greater threat to the U.S.? (Percentage of 38,375 votes)
73.93% -  1. Elon Musk's unchecked influence over federal bureaucracy.
26.07% -  2. Uncontrolled federal spending and deficit growth.

February 05, 2025

Should the U.S. take over Gaza? (Percentage of 39,448 votes)
94.32% -  No
5.68% -  Yes

February 04, 2025

Did the United States benefit from President Trump's tariff threats against Canada and Mexico? (Percentage of 34,259 votes)
78.99% -  No
21.01% -  Yes

February 03, 2025

Are you always honest when telling people how you voted in the 2024 presidential election? (Percentage of 33,101 votes)
79.02% -  Yes
17.14% -  I say nothing
3.83% -  No

February 02, 2025

Should the NFL ban the Tush Push, aka the Brotherly Shove? (Percentage of 22,629 votes)
66.22% -  No
33.78% -  Yes

February 01, 2025

Do you believe President Trump’s blaming of DEI for the Washington crash was a deliberate attempt to shift focus from Congressional confirmation hearings? (Percentage of 57,612 votes)
68.86% -  Yes
31.14% -  No

January 31, 2025

Was DEI a factor in the DC crash? (Percentage of 36,011 votes)
93.14% -  No
6.86% -  Yes

January 30, 2025

Which nomination is more in peril: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. or Tulsi Gabbard? (Percentage of 26,149 votes)
58.22% -  Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
41.78% -  Tulsi Gabbard

January 29, 2025

Is the world a better or worse place with artificial intelligence? (Percentage of 27,080 votes)
56.08% -  Worse
43.92% -  Better

January 28, 2025

Should transgender individuals be precluded from military service? (Percentage of 31,277 votes)
78.35% -  No
21.65% -  Yes

January 27, 2025

Should the U.S. use tariffs to pressure countries such as Colombia to accept deportation flights of their nationals? (Percentage of 30,287 votes)
62.67% -  No
37.33% -  Yes

January 26, 2025

Do the benefits of securing 4 Israeli hostages from Hamas outweigh the risks involved in releasing 200 Palestinian prisoners? (Percentage of 24,186 votes)
53.63% -  Yes
46.37% -  No

January 25, 2025

Would Trump's January 6 pardons have been defensible if limited to participants who did not commit any acts of violence? (Percentage of 51,934 votes)
57.35% -  Yes
42.65% -  No

January 24, 2025

Do you believe the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK were each committed by a lone gunman? (Percentage of 29,798 votes)
53.72% -  Yes
46.28% -  No

January 23, 2025

Is it ethical for the wealthy to hire private firefighters during public emergencies? (Percentage of 28,220 votes)
65.29% -  Yes
34.71% -  No

January 22, 2025

Should presidents have pardon power? (Percentage of 31,639 votes)
52.91% -  No
47.09% -  Yes

January 21, 2025

Was President Biden justified in pardoning five family members? (Percentage of 32,399 votes)
65.28% -  Yes
34.72% -  No

January 20, 2025

Will Donald Trump's inaugural address be more conciliatory or combative? (Percentage of 30,334 votes)
82.29% -  Combative
17.71% -  Conciliatory

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