Polling
Understanding what Americans think is essential to building a more perfect union. The Rainey Center conducts regular national surveys of registered voters to explore public opinion on the policy issues that matter most, from energy independence and AI to economic opportunity and national security. Our surveys are conducted online, weighted to reflect the national electorate, and designed to surface areas of bipartisan consensus alongside honest differences. Learn more about how our polls are conducted in our Methodology.
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Americans continue to give Trump good ratings on the border, more information increases support for data centers
A new Rainey Center survey of 1,021 registered voters finds deep economic anxiety, broad appetite for student loan reform, and strong concern about Chinese access to American data.
How Recent Admissions Prove That We are Living in George Orwell’s 1984
In George Orwell’s 1984, the "telescreen" was a tool of state-mandated terror. In 2026, it’s a consumer convenience we bought, installed, and powered ourselves.
Housing for the 21st Century Act Massive Bipartisan Support for Every Major Provision
Housing affordability is a crisis that crosses every partisan, demographic, and geographic line in America. Nearly six in ten voters (58%) rate housing in their area as somewhat or very unaffordable, including 22% of Republicans, 31% of Democrats, and 31% of Independents who say it is “very unaffordable.” This is the one of the defining kitchen-table issues of 2026.