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Category: Polls and Public Opinion
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Elon Musk’s Politics May Be Pushing Some Buyers Away From Tesla
The Tesla chief executive’s polarizing statements have alienated some potential customers and may be partly responsible for a recent slump in sales.
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How ‘Rural Studies’ Is Thinking About the Heartland
What’s the matter with America’s rural voters? Many scholars believe that the question itself is the problem.
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‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline
Mr. Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago arrived to a hefty $53 million at the North American box office.
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Rent Is Harder to Handle and Inflation Is a Burden, a Fed Financial Survey Finds
The Federal Reserve’s 2023 survey on household financial well-being found Americans excelling in the job market but struggling with prices.
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Brighter Economic Mood Isn’t Translating Into Support for Biden
Voters feel slightly better about the economy as inflation recedes, but partisan divides remain deep, a Times/Siena poll found.
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High Mortgage Rates Leave Biden Searching for Housing Relief
The president and his team are seeking ways to help Americans afford to rent and buy homes, as high borrowing costs dampen views of the economy.
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Child Care Is an Industry on the Brink
Five months after the expiration of federal funds, running a child care business is more precarious than ever and many parents are struggling to pay tuition, two surveys show.
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Menthol Cigarette Bans Can Reduce Smoking Rates, Study Finds
As public health groups pressure the Biden administration to impose a ban on menthol cigarettes, research suggests similar moves in other countries have led to lower smoking rates.