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Americans Want Congress to Reunite the Country Over Impeaching Trump: NBCLX/YouGov Poll
Even though more than half of the country believes President Trump should be impeached, a new poll from NBCLX and YouGov revealed 50% of American voters believe congressional Democrats should prioritize uniting the nation instead. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky breaks down the one topic both Democrats and Republicans agree on: a divided nation.
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Poll: People Prefer More Spending on MBTA to Cutting Services
MassINC Polling Group, a nonpartisan public opinion research firm, released the results of their latest poll Thursday morning that shows people prefer that the state spend more money to close the MBTA budget gap than cut services. Of the 1,340 Massachusetts residents who were polled, more than half – 54% – don’t believe the MBTA will restore service to prior...
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Many in Mass. Say They're Unlikely to Get COVID-19 Vaccine: Poll
More than a third of Massachusetts adults would be unlikely to get the vaccine for COVID-19, according to new poll results, with adults who feel that way citing a lack of trust in the approval process and concerns about side effects. The Western New England University Polling Institute surveyed 415 adults and also found that 90% said they support their…
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As Vaccines Come Into View, Many in Mass. Remain Hesitant
With vaccines for COVID-19 expected to become available in the near future, getting everyone to take them may not be easy.
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The Science Behind Pfizer and Moderna's mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines and How They Work
Two mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are nearing final approval. But how do they work? Michael Teng, an associate professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Medicine, joined LX News to explain the role mRNA plays in making these vaccines work and why they should be trusted.
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Taking the Pulse of America: What Should President-elect Biden Do First?
Americans want President-elect Joe Biden to prioritize uniting the country when he takes office in January, according to a new poll. NBCLX political storyteller Noah Pransky breaks down the NBCLX/YouGov survey that asked Americans what the Biden Administration should tackle first once he’s in the White House.
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Poll: Biden Bests Trump With Latino Voters by a 2-1 Margin
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump among Latino voters by about a 2-1 margin days before the presidential election, according to a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal/Telemundo poll.
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Early Voting Is Underway: How to Stay Safe From COVID-19 While Casting Your Ballot
With early voting drawing crowds to polling locations across the country, NBCLX storyteller Clark Fouraker has safety tips for voters heading to the polls. Bringing your own pen and social distancing in line are just some ways you can stay safe from COVID-19 this election.
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New Poll Reveals Republicans More Likely Than Democrats to Prioritize Winning Debate Over Telling Truth
As President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden prepare for their first head-to-head debate Tuesday night, most Americans say they want their preferred 2020 presidential candidate to always tell the truth on the debate stage, rather than simply saying what he needs to win the debate. However, Republicans were twice as likely as Democrats to respond that their...
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Poll Shows Many Mass. Residents Not Eager to Engage in State's Reopening
A new poll shows that many Massachusetts residents are not that enthusiastic to engage in the state’s reopening.
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AP-NORC Poll: Many in US Say Protest Impact Will Be Positive
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that many Americans think the recent protests around the country will bring positive change, and a majority say they approve of the protests
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AP-NORC Poll: Trump Adds to Divisions in an Unhappy Country
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Americans are deeply unhappy about the state of their country
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Vast Majority in Mass. Approve of Gov. Baker's Coronavirus Response, Poll Shows
The vast majority of residents in the deep blue state of Massachusetts approve of their Republican governor’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, polling data shows. Some 84 percent of respondents said they approved of how Gov. Charlie Baker has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the state in a poll conducted by Suffolk University. Of the Massachusetts residents who participated, roughly…
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Poll Finds Widespread Support for COVID-19 Restrictions in Mass.
It seems most people in Massachusetts are willing to put up with the stay-at-home advisory for a few months if that is what it takes to reopen the economy safely.
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Baker Says Mass. Economy Will Reopen in Phases
Officials in Boston and across Massachusetts are planning for what’s next in response to the pandemic.
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In New Poll, 60 Percent Support Keeping Stay-at-Home Restrictions to Fight Coronavirus
Nearly 60 percent of American voters say they are more concerned that a relaxation of stay-at-home restrictions would lead to more COVID-19 deaths than they are that those restrictions will hurt the U.S. economy, according to a new national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll.
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Poll: 72% of People Will Not Attend Sporting Events Until a Coronavirus Vaccine is Available
Major League Baseball is toying with the idea of playing games at Spring Training facilities. The NBA, NHL and other leagues try to figure out when it’s safe to return to action (all because of the coronavirus pandemic), potentially without fans in attendance.
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Poll: Less Than a Third of America Will Rush to Get Coronavirus Vaccine
Doctors and researchers hope to deliver a coronavirus vaccine to the American public sometime in the first half of 2021, but new poll findings indicate the bigger public health challenge may be convincing skeptical Americans to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine. A majority of U.S. adults (75%) said in a new LX/Morning Consult poll they’d likely get a coronavirus vaccine,...
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Baker No Longer America's Most Popular Governor, Poll Says
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has been dethroned as America’s most-popular governor, according to a recent Morning Consult poll. The governor’s approval rating among all voters dropped from 73% to 69% in the fourth quarter, according to the poll. Baker is now the third most popular governor, behind Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan. Baker often receives praise…
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Poll: Younger Americans Driving Demand for Full Impeachment Trial
A majority of Americans want the Senate to hold a full impeachment trial, rather than “allowing voters to decide” the fate of President Donald Trump, according to a new LX/Morning Consult poll released Thursday morning. Younger Americans drove this result: No age groups were more in favor of a full trial than Generation Z and millennials.