Long Island University's Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis Measures Presidential and Congressional Job Approval

BROOKVILLE, N.Y., June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Long Island University's Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis measured Presidential and Congressional Job Approval in a groundbreaking web-based, text-message survey.  The data indicates 42 percent of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance while 54 percent of Americans disapprove.  Congressional Democrats and Republicans were found to have lower approval ratings than the President. The survey found 32 percent of Americans approve of the job of Congressional Democrats and 23 percent approve of the performance of Congressional Republicans.

"We are encouraged that the results from this web-based text-message survey are in line with data from more traditional polling organizations," said Dr. Edward Summers, Fellow at the Hornstein Center.  "The Steven S. Hornstein Center is at the forefront of opinion research innovation. This is just one part of LIU's vision to transform techniques across disciplines."

Dr. Summers, who obtained his PhD in Public Policy, is a Fellow at the Hornstein Center. His career includes extensive experience in public policy, higher education, and opinion research.

"The data shows that Americans want to see more productivity out of Washington, DC and would like to see Congress and the President working together to move the nation forward," said Dr. Summers.

When broken down by age groups, the poll found a sharp contrast between respondents under 30 and respondents over 65. Only 38 percent of respondents aged 18-29 approved of President Trump's job performance, whereas 55 percent of respondents aged 65 and older approved.

The findings are based on a published public opinion poll conducted from June 6 through June 12, 2017.

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Polling Methodology
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling & Analysis statistical poll was conducted June 6^th to June 12^th, 2017 entirely by SMS text messages connected to the web and conducted in English to 985 registered voters aged 18-80. Polling data was sorted by age, political affiliation, gender & geographic location in efforts to ensure a nationwide representative sample. This poll has an overall margin of error of +/- 3.1 points. The Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling & Analysis is an independent and non-partisan institute directed by Dr. Stanley B. Klein which endeavors to conduct research on a variety of issues affecting the American electorate. Dr. Klein has taught political science for over 50 years at LIU-Post bringing extensive experience in politics, government, and academia to the work done here at the Steven S. Hornstein Center."  For more information, contact [email protected]

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