Public support for Tennessee politicians has risen in recent months, according to a Vanderbilt poll out Friday. However, the report also found that support is higher for measures that the Republican-controlled statehouse opposes, including abortion access and gun reform.
On guns and abortion, polling shows Tennesseans at odds with their elected lawmakers
The state legislature continues to lose favor with Tennessee voters. A 2020 poll by Vanderbilt University showed 60% approval of the Tennessee General Assembly — and the latest polling, out this month, shows that figure has dropped to 46%.
Nashvillians across the political spectrum approve of Mayor Freddie O’Connell. Fewer of them know about his specific projects.
Just six months after taking office, Mayor Freddie O’Connell is seeing high approval from Nashvillians across the political aisle. That’s according to the latest Vanderbilt Poll about city subjects.
Latest Vanderbilt poll finds jump in support across Tennessee for more gun regulations
After years of indifference, Tennesseans now believe guns is one of the top issues facing the state. That’s one finding in a new poll from Vanderbilt University that is being released Wednesday.
Vanderbilt Poll shows jump in support for Nashville police after Covenant School shooting, fractures over growth
A new poll from Vanderbilt University shows a significant jump in support for the Metro Nashville Police Department that researchers believe has to do with officers’ response to the Covenant School shooting.
Latest Vanderbilt Poll Shows Deep Partisan Divide Over The Impact Of Slavery
A new survey from Vanderbilt University shows that Tennesseans have strong differences in their beliefs on racial inequality. While 90% of Democrats believe that the legacy of slavery still affects Black people, only 29% of Republicans agree.
Vanderbilt Poll Shows ‘Unprecedented’ Division Among Tennesseans Regarding Election, COVID-19
Before the pandemic started, it was clear that Tennesseans were divided politically. But a new Vanderbilt Poll shows the partisan divide is deeper than ever before, especially over questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the results of the 2020 election.
Vanderbilt Poll Shows Race, Political Divide On COVID-19 Perception And Fears
A new Vanderbilt University poll shows that an overwhelming majority of Tennesseans are satisfied with how local leaders have handled the coronavirus pandemic. Two-thirds of the people said they support Gov. Bill Lee’s response.
Despite Pushback, Nashville’s Mayor Cooper Gets High Approval Ratings On Latest Vanderbilt Poll
A new Vanderbilt poll shows that most people in Nashville are supportive of Mayor John Cooper’s social distancing efforts. The poll, released Thursday, also shows Cooper’s approval rating is especially high during this time.
Poll: Nashvillians Seem To Be Souring On The City’s Rapid Growth
Listen Nashville residents are becoming more uneasy with the city’s rapid growth, according to a new poll from Vanderbilt University taken ahead of citywide elections this summer. The survey by the school’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions found that a slim majority of city residents still believe Nashville is on the right track, […]
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