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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Data Centers: Education Drives Support and Trump’s Ratepayer Pledge Answers the Top Concern
The debate over data centers is being driven by misinformation and when voters get the facts, they move decisively toward support.That’s the clear takeaway from our February survey, and it’s a powerful argument for the kind of public education effort the industry and the Trump administration need to be making.
Voters See a More Secure America Under Trump
President Trump devoted some of the most powerful moments of his State of the Union to immigration enforcement and public safety and our data shows he is winning on both. A commanding 57% of voters say the border is more secure under Trump than it was under Biden. A majority says immigration enforcement has become more effective. And 86% of Americans say they feel as safe or safer in their communities as they did two years ago.
Artificial Intelligence Voters Want Regulation and Job Protection, But Remain Skeptical of Government AI Contracts
Artificial intelligence has moved from Silicon Valley buzzword to kitchen-table concern in record time. More than half of American voters (53%) now use an AI tool at least once a week and 81% say it is essential or important that 2028 presidential candidates have a clear plan for AI regulation and job protection.