Politics & Policy

Rural Americans live an average of 10.5 miles from the nearest hospital, compared with 5.6 miles for people in suburban areas and 4.4 in urban areas.

Among GOP House incumbents who lost their re-election campaigns, 23 of 30 were more moderate than the median Republican in the chamber.

People around the world broadly think Russia plays a more important role in international affairs than it did a decade ago. But increased stature does not mean being better liked.

Americans have less positive views of China, with a growing share concerned about China’s economic strength instead of its military capabilities.

Partisan differences are modest among Americans who mention family, career, money or friends as aspects that make their lives meaningful.

The public’s leading long-range foreign policy goals for the United States are focused on security, including economic security. About seven-in-ten (72%) say that taking measures to protect the U.S. from terrorist attacks should be a top priority for the country, while about as many (71%) say the same about protecting the jobs of American workers.

Partisan loyalty and dislike of the opposing party and its candidates were major factors for voters’ choices in this month’s midterms.

The global economic mood has improved in recent years, yet pessimism remains. Global publics are accepting of trade yet skeptical of its benefits.

The 2018 midterm elections significantly boosted the number of Millennials and Generation Xers in the lower chamber.

Many Americans say their family is OK with talking about politics when they gather, and a majority has at least some common ground politically with family.