Democrats are far more likely than Republicans to say prosecuting those who broke in on Jan. 6 is very important and that penalties for them will likely be less severe than they should be.
A majority of Republicans say the GOP should not be accepting of Republican officials who openly criticize Donald Trump.
More Americans say the Biden administration made a "good faith" effort working with the opposition than say the same of GOP leaders.
More Americans also say evangelical Christians, business corporations and the military will lose than gain influence in Washington.
There are wide partisan gaps over most of the 19 items asked about – particularly addressing racial issues and dealing with global climate change.
“Saddened, hurt, disgusted,” one woman in her 50s said. “Never thought I would see anything like this in my life.”
68% of the public does not want Donald Trump to remain a major political figure in the future.
A large majority of Americans say additional COVID-19 aid is needed – and want Congress to pass it as soon as possible.
Just 4% of registered voters support Trump or Biden and a Senate candidate from the opposing party.
Just half of registered voters expect to know results within a day or two of Election Day, including nearly identical shares who support Trump and Biden.
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