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Jimmy Kimmel announced he is more popular than Donald Trump according to a recent YouGov poll, with Kimmel leading Trump by 16 points in favorability. He humorously commented on the poll and the White House's reaction, while also noting his show's record ratings following its return after a brief suspension. The poll was conducted amid political tensions and media controversies.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced criticism for incorrectly stating that 64% of Americans support President Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. In reality, a YouGov poll showed that 64% of Democrats, not the general American public, supported the pardon, with only 34% of Americans overall approving and 50% disapproving. The error sparked backlash on social media, with many criticizing Jean-Pierre's handling of the situation.
A YouGov poll conducted shortly after Donald Trump nominated Jim Mattis for defense secretary in December 2016 found that most Americans had no opinion on Mattis due to his low public profile. Democrats were slightly more negative, likely because of his association with Trump, but only 20% viewed him very unfavorably.
A Yahoo News/YouGov poll reveals that 51% of U.S. voters believe that convicting former President Donald Trump of a "serious crime" would be a fair outcome, with 53% saying he should not be allowed to serve as president again in such a scenario. However, a significant number of Republican voters disagree, viewing any conviction as politically motivated and believing Trump should still be allowed to serve as president. The survey also highlights a lack of awareness among Americans regarding Trump's legal issues and the potential impact of a conviction on the 2024 election, with some shifts in support and electability expectations if Trump were to be convicted.
A YouGov poll predicts that British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party is headed for a significant electoral defeat, with Labour projected to win 385 seats in parliament compared to the Conservatives' 169, representing an 11.5% swing. This potential outcome would mirror the heavy loss suffered by the Conservatives to the Labour Party in 1997. Despite trailing in recent polls, Sunak emphasized that the only poll that matters is the national election, while Labour leader Keir Starmer stressed the need to earn and respect every vote in the run-up to the election.
Australians are expected to reject a proposal to constitutionally recognize the country's Indigenous people in a referendum, according to the final YouGov poll. The referendum asks Australians to vote 'Yes' or 'No' on altering the constitution to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and establish a body called the Voice to Parliament. The poll shows that opponents lead the 'Yes' camp by 56% to 38%, with 6% undecided. Supporters argue that the Voice will bring progress for Indigenous Australians, while opponents view it as tokenism and divisive.