Navigator Research

In celebration of The Life of a Showgirl dropping today, we’re back with more favorability polling!🎤

A majority of Americans view Taylor Swift favorably, while just 34% are unfavorable.

Trump? Let’s just say the numbers don’t look nearly as good👇

Objection: Republicans Own This Shutdown—And They're Using It to Gut the Federal Workforce Republicans are driving this shutdown to shrink government and strip protections from millions.

To watch her full breakdown on the government shutdown visit her Substack here: objectioneverything.substack.com/p/objection-...

“It’s not just about keeping the lights on — it’s about what kind of government we’re going to have.”

@elizaorlins.bsky.social s unpacks our latest data: What’s top of mind for Americans, and who they blame for the shutdown?👇

Our most recent polling on the government shutdown shows a plurality of Americans — nationally and in battleground districts — blame Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

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🚨If Congress doesn’t reach a funding deal by midnight, the government will shut down.

Here’s how people in battleground districts see it👇

Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

An overwhelming majority in battleground districts say a government shutdown Wednesday would cause serious problems for the country.

The top issues they say would be worth shutting down the government for? Protecting health care and opposing tariffs.
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MAHA: The Policies and Messages Polling report on perceptions of health and wellness policies in the United States.

Want to dig deeper into MAHA? Check out our latest report: navigatorresearch.org/maha-the-pol...

The "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement has gained national attention, but our polling shows many of its core policies — like ending vaccine mandates — are unpopular.

Learn more👇

Americans in the Battleground Want Congress to Protect Health Care — Even If It Means Shutting Down the Government Polling report on perceptions of a potential government shutdown, rising costs among House battleground constituents.

JUST IN: 66% of Americans in battleground districts have heard about a possible shutdown next week — with just 21% saying they have heard "a lot."

Read more on what battleground constituents are thinking about a potential shutdown: navigatorresearch.org/americans-in...

MAHA: The Policies and Messages Polling report on perceptions of health and wellness policies in the United States.

NEW: Americans strongly support tackling pollution in our air & water and removing artificial food dyes to keep communities healthier — most oppose ending vaccine mandates, including for public school students.

Read more in our MAHA report⬇️
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Trump’s National Guard Deployment: A Guide for Advocates Polling report on perceptions of the Trump administration’s deployment of troops to American cities.

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Bar chart from Navigator Research. Title: Half of Americans Oppose Trump Deploying National Guard Troops to D.C.

What do Americans think about Trump sending the National Guard into DC?

Half oppose it — including:

🔵 83% of Democrats
⚪️ 53% of Independents
🔴 15% of Republicans (29% of non-MAGA)

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Our latest polling shows more than half of Americans disapprove of Trump’s job performance.

Navigator's Senior Director Erica Seifert breaks down what this could mean heading into the 2026 midterms👇

MAHA: Americans and Health and Wellness Polling report on the latest perceptions of health and wellness in the United States.

Moms and MAHA? They don’t mix.

More than 2-in-3 moms nationwide reject what MAHA Republicans are doing in Florida — and don’t want it coming to their state.

Learn more in our latest report: navigatorresearch.org/maha-america...

Parents are sounding serious alarms over education cuts in the Republican Budget Bill — especially impacts on SNAP and Medicaid.

Hear their concerns in their own words 👇

Image of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with the text "50% of Americans say they hold an unfavorable view of RFK Jr. — with just 38% say they view him favorably."

🚨Americans soured fast on RFK Jr. — his net favorability dropped 10 points in just one month, from -2 to -12 after his congressional hearing.

ICYMI: Nearly two-thirds of Americans oppose Florida’s anti-vax policies.

Our latest polling makes it clear — these policies are deeply unpopular. Hear more from our Senior Director, Erica Seifert 👇

🚨BREAKING: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans disapprove of Florida ending vaccine mandates:

🔵83% of Democrats
⚪️60% of Independents
🔴44% of GOP, including 61% of non-MAGA Republicans

Stay tuned for more on Americans’ views on health & wellness.

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Among those who doubt the government’s honesty about the Epstein client list, the top reasons Americans believe the Trump administration would cover it up are:

👉Protecting the rich and powerful
👉Trump himself being involved or on the list

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Americans are *not* feeling hopeful about the Trump economy.

53% say they’re financially behind where they expected to be — including 60% of women and 61% of those making under $50K.

Two-Thirds of Americans Rate the Economy Negatively Polling report on perceptions of the current political and economic landscape.

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America’s job market flashes yet another warning sign about the economy | CNN Business The US economy added just 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest since 2021.

Last month’s jobs report won’t inspire confidence among Americans. Just 22,000 jobs were added while unemployment rose to 4.3%.

In August our polling showed fewer than 1 in 3 Americans — including only 23% of Independents — rated the economy positively.
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Less Than One Third of Americans View Tariffs Favorably Polling report on perceptions of tariffs and President Trump’s priorities as costs increase for everyday Americans.

Learn more about Americans’ attitudes towards Trump’s tariffs👇
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Less than a third of Americans view tariffs favorably — see who and what ranks just as unpopular below!

Most Americans Would Blame Trump and Republicans in Congress for Government Shutdown This Navigator Research report covers perceptions of a potential government shutdown, including who Americans would blame most.

Want to learn more about what Americans are thinking about a potential government shutdown? Check out our full report below:
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MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans are split on who to blame for a shutdown:

➡️61% of MAGA Republicans would blame Democrats in Congress vs. just 33% of non-MAGA Republicans
➡️A plurality of non-MAGA Republicans say they'd blame both parties in Congress equally