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New Poll: Americans are Not. Having. It.

May 16, 2017
Blog Post
A new poll from Public Policy Polling paints a stark picture of actions so far by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans. Americans are concerned about Donald Trump's ties to Russia and his conflicts of interest; they want to see Trump's tax returns and don't want to pay for his immoral wall; and they want Republicans to leave their health care alone. 116 days into his presidency, and Republicans have yet to introduce a single bill in Congress to create jobs or improve the lives of hardworking Americans. It's no wonder their patience is running out.

Some highlights:

TRUMP-RUSSIA TIES

Would you support or oppose an independent investigation into Russia's involvement in the 2016 Presidential election and ties to key Presidential aides?

Support an independent investigation into Russia............................................................. 62%

Oppose an independent investigation into Russia............................................................. 28%

Not sure............................................................ 10%

Would you support or oppose the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate Russia's involvement in the 2016 Presidential election and ties to key Presidential aides?

Support the appointment of a special prosecutor....................................................... 62%

Oppose the appointment of a special prosecutor....................................................... 28%

Not sure.......................................................  10

TRUMPCARE

Do you support or oppose the health care bill passed by the House last week, known as the American Health Care Act?

Support the American Health Care Act…………. 25%

Oppose the American Health Care Act…………. 52%

Not sure……….. 23%

What would you rather have in place: the current Affordable Care Act, or the new American Health Care Act?

Prefer the current Affordable Care Act……..……. 53%

Prefer the new American Health Care Act proposed by House Republicans…………….. 27%

Not sure............ 19%

Which of the following would you most like to see the Congress do about the Affordable Care Act, given the choices of keeping what works and fixing what doesn't, or repealing it and starting over with a new healthcare law?

Would most like the Congress to keep what works in the Affordable Care Act and fix what doesn't ............................................................ 64%

Would most like the Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act and start over with a new healthcare law.................................................. 29%

Not sure………………………………………… 7%

TRUMP'S TAX RETURNS

Do you think Donald Trump should release his tax returns, or not?

Trump should release tax returns…………………… 62%

Trump should not release tax returns……………. 29%

Not sure……………. 9%

Would you support or oppose a law requiring that a candidate for President release 5 years of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot?

Support a law requiring that a candidate for President release 5 years of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot........................... 61%

Oppose a law requiring that a candidate for President release 5 years of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot........................... 28%

Not sure........................... 11%

TRUMP'S CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Do you think Donald Trump should fully divest himself from his business interests, or not?

Think Trump should fully divest himself from his business interests………………………………………. 64%

Do not think Trump should fully divest himself from his business interests…………………………… 27%

Not sure…………………………… 9%

TRUMP'S MEXICO WALL

Do you support or oppose building a wall with Mexico if American taxpayers have to pay for the wall?

Support building a wall with Mexico if American taxpayers have to pay for the wall…. 34%

Oppose building a wall with Mexico if American taxpayers have to pay for the wall…. 58%

Not sure…. 9%