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Polling methodology

The variations in polling methodology, including sample size, question framing, and funding sources.

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Jan 26, 2026
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What methodology does Fox News use for its Trump approval polls?

conducts its own in-house polls — the — overseen by a polling unit led by , and reports headline approval numbers like ’s job approval alongside on its “official polls” page . The network says it appl...

Jan 31, 2026
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What recent polls show Donald Trump's current approval among veterans post-2020 election?

Recent polling shows toward than the general public, but the magnitude varies: reported a 51%–41% Trump lead among veterans in September 2024 , found a narrow +4 net favorability for Trump among veter...

Jan 18, 2026
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Do 63% of Republicans think trump sets high moral standards

Yes — a Pew Research Center short read reports that a smaller majority of Republicans (63%) say Donald Trump has set a high moral standard for the presidency, a finding presented as a snapshot of GOP ...

Jan 22, 2026

How have different poll wordings affected reported support for sharia among British Muslims since 2000?

Different phrasings — from blunt asks about “introducing ” to more qualified language like “aspects” or “in some areas” — have produced sharply different headline rates of support among British Muslim...

Jan 17, 2026

How do attitudes toward sharia among UK-born muslims compare to recent immigrants over time?

Evidence from multiple UK polls shows that a substantial minority of British Muslims express support for “aspects” or limited implementations of sharia, but how that support breaks down between UK‑bor...