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A new Marquette Law School Poll conducted by SSRS finds that large majorities of Wisconsin voters are undecided in the state Supreme Court and governor’s races.

Among likely voters, 22% support Taylor and 15% favor Lazar, with 62% undecided.

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We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. strikes in Iran. Here’s what they said. Fifty-two percent of Americans oppose the strikes, and two-thirds say the Trump administration hasn’t clearly explained the goals of the military action.

The Washington Post texted 1,000 Americans on Sunday about U.S. strikes in Iran and found that more oppose the strikes than support them. The unpopularity of strikes is driven by political independents, who oppose them by about 2 to 1.

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CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely | CNN Politics Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conduct...

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new @cnn.com poll conducted by SSRS.

www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/p...

Trump’s State of the Union left some viewers unconvinced that he’ll lower cost of living, CNN poll finds | CNN Politics President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew largely positive marks from a heavily Republican audience, according to a CNN poll conducted by SSRS.

President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address drew largely positive marks from viewers — a heavily Republican audience — according to a @cnn.com poll conducted by SSRS.

www.cnn.com/2026/02/25/p...

We’re excited to be part of CIPHER 2026 this week. Join the SSRS team for breakout sessions on Thursday, February 26:

3:15 PM — Mickey Jackson
4:20 PM — Darby Steiger
4:20 PM — Cameron McPhee

See you in Washington, D.C.!

We’re excited to be part of CIPHER 2026 this week. Join the SSRS team for breakout sessions on Thursday, February 26:

3:15 PM — Mickey Jackson
4:20 PM — Darby Steiger
4:20 PM — Cameron McPhee

See you in Washington, D.C.!

Trump’s approval rating with independents hits a new low ahead of the State of the Union | CNN Politics When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address Tuesday, he will face a public that increasingly questions his priorities and expresses broad doubts about whether his proposed policie...

Just 32% of Americans say that Trump has had the right priorities, a new @cnn.com poll conducted by SSRS finds. When asked to choose the issue they’d most like Trump to address in his State of the Union speech, 57% pick the economy and cost of living.
www.cnn.com/2026/02/23/p...

KFF Health Tracking Poll: Prior Authorizations Rank as Public’s Biggest Burden When Getting Health Care | KFF KFF's health tracking poll finds that beyond costs, insured adults say prior authorization is their biggest challenges when accessing care. About seven in ten (69%) insured adults say prior authorizat...

The latest @kff.org Health Tracking Poll explores the challenges beyond costs that people with insurance face in navigating the health care system.

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Leagues must solve media access puzzle to ensure fan base growth Watching a live broadcast is typically the first way a fan engages with a sport. Viewing provides a pathway to future activities like attending, playing, and buying merchandise.

As media fragments, how can leagues protect long-term fan growth? In Sports Business Journal, Chad Menefee examines the impact of declining national access to live sports content and what leagues must do to maintain broad fan engagement.

www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...

Summer Gillen will be part of @womeninresearch.bsky.social's live webinar, Experimenting With AI (When Everything Feels Experimental). The discussion will examine current applications of AI in market research and how expert judgment governs AI outputs.
www.womeninresearch.org/webinars/exp...

How Americans view key members of the Trump administration A 58% majority say they have an unfavorable view of President Donald Trump, and 40% have a favorable view.

52% of Americans view Vice President JD Vance unfavorably, while 38% have a favorable opinion. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth, are also viewed as more unfavorable, though sizable shares are not familiar with some of them. @pewresearch.org.
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Chad Menefee joins the lineup at the SBJ National Sports Forum.

In his breakout session — What Does it Take to Engage the Next Generation of Fans? 🔥 — he’ll draw on SSRS Sports Poll data to examine the five dynamics shaping how kids and teens engage with sports today.

📅 February 24 | 11:45 CST

A Year Into Trump’s Second Term, Americans’ Views of the Economy Remain Negative Most Americans continue to hold negative views of the U.S. economy, as has been the case for the last six years.

About three-in-ten U.S. adults (28%) rate economic conditions in the country as excellent or good, while roughly seven-in-ten (72%) rate them as only fair or poor.

@pewresearch.org works with SSRS to recruit panelists, manage the panel and conduct ATP surveys.

www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

❤️ 37% of U.S. adults report having used an online dating site or app, with notable variation by age and LGBTQIA+ status—differences that are just part of the story. Our latest report also examines how experiences vary by gender, race/ethnicity, and political party.
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The State of Antisemitism in America 2025 American Jewish Committee's annual State of Antisemitism in America Report provides critically important insights into one of the most violent years against American Jews in recent history. In 2025, t...

New research from the American Jewish Committee, based on surveys conducted by SSRS, examines Jewish adults’ experiences with antisemitism in the U.S. and how American adults overall perceive antisemitism today.
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📅❤️ Join SSRS, @glaad.bsky.social, and NYAAPOR for a virtual event on dating, relationships, and identity.

The evening will feature new national survey findings from SSRS on dating patterns among U.S. adults, including LGBTQ and non-LGBTQ individuals.

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Olympics Remains Best Property for Reaching Light & Non-Sports Fans - SSRS With the 2026 Winter Olympics starting this week, it’s the perfect time to recognize the unique value of the Games. More than any other sports property (league or event), interest in the Olympics exte...

The 2026 Winter Olympics begin Friday, attracting Americans who don’t typically follow sports the rest of the year. During the 2021 Olympics, our research found that 68% of Americans said the Olympics were an important factor to becoming a sports fan in the first place: ssrs.com/insights/oly...

The Public and Online Dating 2026 - SSRS New research from SSRS finds that 37% of U.S. adults have used an online dating site or app at some time in their lives, and that 6% are currently using an online dating site or app.  About half of ad...

💘 Swipes, flings, ghosting, and the search for “the one” — our newest report explores how Americans are navigating love in the digital age. Learn who’s using dating sites and apps, what they’re looking for, and how opinions differ across demographic groups.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll: Health Care Costs, Expiring ACA Tax Credits, and the 2026 Midterms | KFF Looking ahead to the midterm elections, health care costs are the public’s top economic concern, and many voters say the issue will have a major impact on their vote. On health care issues, including ...

Heading into this midterm election year, more than four in ten U.S. voters say the cost of health care will have a major impact on their vote, according to a new @kff.org Health Tracking Poll conducted on the SSRS Opinion Panel. www.kff.org/public-opini...

The SSRS team is heading to the 2026 AAPOR Survey Costs Workshop next week.

➡️ Jordon Peugh will participate in the plenary session: Why Discuss Costs?
➡️ Summer Gillen will present Don’t Forget the Weather Report: The Impact of Exogenous Factors on Research Costs.

See you soon, @aapor.bsky.social!

37% of U.S. Adults have used an online dating site or app at some point in their lives

63% of LGBTQIA+ adults report that they have used online dating sites or apps, including 14% who are current users, compared with 34% of non-LGBTQIA+ adults, including 4% who are current users

How safe is it to meet someone in person who you met on an online dating site or app? Among Total U.S. adults, 57% said very/somewhat safe, and 43% said not too/not at all safe.

The top 5 online dating sites or apps, among U.S. adults who ever used them: Tinder 48%, Plenty of Fish 30%, Facebook Dating 30%, Bumble 27% and Hinge 21%

Online dating is reshaping how people form relationships. Our new research delivers a data-driven look at how Americans are using dating sites/apps.💘 Based on nationally representative findings, our study highlights trends redefining the modern dating landscape.📊 ssrs.com/insights/onl...

As 2026 gets underway, #AAPOR Executive Council President Jordon Peugh reflects on the importance of recognition for the profession—from honoring award recipients and preserving our history, to advancing transparency and trust across the field. Read the full letter: buff.ly/T8Bm7cf

Betting on Boys: Understanding Gambling Among Adolescent Boys Our new research shows that more than a third of boys are gambling before they're even old enough to vote.

Gambling has become common among adolescent boys, with more than a third of boys gambling before they turn 18. Nearly half of those who gamble see online content promoting it, mostly through algorithmic exposure.
www.commonsensemedia.org/research/bet...

How Americans See Immigration Officers’ Behaviors and Civilian Actions Americans overwhelmingly say it is acceptable to record immigration arrests. Most also say it’s unacceptable for ICE, CBP officers to hide their identities.

Americans overwhelmingly say it is acceptable for ordinary people to record video of immigration arrests. A clear majority also say it’s acceptable for people to share information about where enforcement is happening. Read more from @pewresearch.org.

www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

AI in the Toy Box: How Parents View AI-Enabled Toys for Young Children Our research shows that despite safety and privacy risks, AI-enabled toys are popular gift ideas for children.

Nearly half of U.S. parents have bought or considered buying AI-enabled toys for their kids, according to new research from Common Sense Media. While many hope the toys will have a positive impact, others have concerns about privacy and social implications.
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The countdown is on for the 2026 QRCA Annual Conference in San Antonio! Join Darby Steiger, along with Andrew Stavisky, on February 2 for their presentation, “Cognitive Interviewing 101: Adding a Crucial Blade to Your Qualitative ‘Swiss Army Knife.’” #QRCA2026

Nearly 4 in 10 Americans wish they had options beyond the Republican and Democratic parties Democrats and Democratic leaners are more likely than Republicans and GOP leaners to say they want more parties (46% vs. 29%).

37% of Americans say they wish they had options beyond the Republican and Democratic parties, with views differing by age and partisanship. Read more from @pewresearch.org.

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What Leaders Need To Know About How Americans Define Responsible Business — JUST Capital How is the rise of AI affecting how Americans think about responsible business?

53% of Americans believe large U.S. companies are very or somewhat just – exhibiting fair or good behavior – and only 35% believe our current form of capitalism is working for the average American.

Learn more about the findings from the latest JUST Capital poll: justcapital.com/news/what-le...

Good Hang with Amy Poehler Podcast - Audience Profile

🎙️"Good Hang with Amy Poehler" took home the 1st Golden Globe for best podcast - not surprising - it has climbed the Edison Podcast Metrics charts since its debut. We’re releasing Q4 2025 EPM data later this month & "Good Hang" will be in the Top 50.

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CNN poll finds majority of Americans say Trump is focused on the wrong priorities | CNN Politics Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is f...

A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds that more Americans disapprove than approve of President Trump’s performance during his first year back in the White House.

Read more from @cnn.com: www.cnn.com/2026/01/16/p...