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New Research from UD’s Center for Political Communication Shows Little Public Trust in Musk, DOGE
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NEWARK, D.E. – March 18, 2025
New data from the Center for Political Communication (CPC) at the University of Delaware shows many Americans have little trust in either Elon Musk or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Only one in four Americans report “a lot” or “a great deal” of trust in Musk or DOGE. And only about half of Republicans report “a lot” or “a great deal” of trust in either
(compared to 70% of Republicans who report “a lot” or “a great deal” of trust in President Trump). Meanwhile, among independent voters, only 11% report “a lot” or “a great deal” of trust in Musk and 13% in DOGE.
Researcher(s):
Dannagal Young, Ph.D.
New poll shows gender gap and independents fueling large lead for Delaware Democrats
Democrats look set to sweep all of the major statewide races in Delaware this November, according to a new poll from the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication (CPC). Democratic candidates are being boosted by a large gender gap in vote preference and strong support from Independent voters.
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Researcher(s):
Associate Professor Phil Jones, research director of the Center for Political Communication
Voters Lack Key Information About Abortion
Many voters hold misperceptions about abortion, a new study from the Center for Political Communication (CPC) at the University of Delaware shows. This finding has implications for the coming election, given that a majority of registered voters say the issue of abortion will be “very important” for determining how they vote. And in 10 states, voters will weigh in directly on ballot measures to set abortion policy. The information voters have about abortion may shape their behavior on election day.
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Researcher(s):
Erin C. Cassese, PhD