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"The No. 1 issue is the same as it always is ... the economy," one expert said. All eyes will be on the key swing states as votes are counted in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and ...

Though the 2024 presidential election is over a year away, campaign season is heating up. Already, candidates on both sides of the aisle are honing their messaging in an attempt to connect with voters ...

Note: A new report is available as of Aug. 26, 2024: “The Political Values of Harris and Trump Supporters.” The report and its accompanying detailed tables update the material in this report, ...

Out of the total population in the United States, about 49% are 65 and older. By the year 2060, the American population will include an estimated 98 million older adults. For most older adults, good ...