Topic #1: How can policy-makers make the case that they will combat corruption and fight the influence of special interests and lobbyists?

In April, the Navigator showed Americans believe corruption is endemic in Washington. This concern continues, unabated, and so many are looking for leaders who put the people ahead of corporate donors and personal perks as they work to make government more accountable.

Topic #2: Where do Americans stand on health care a year after the failure of Republicans’ Obamacare replacement push?

In July, Navigator found health care costs imposing the biggest strain on Americans’ wallets. Two months later, health care costs remain a top concern, and the gap in perceptions of the two parties continues to grow.

Topic #3: What do Americans think of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and how his confirmation process has been handled?

Americans remain negative towards Kavanaugh personally and divided on his confirmation. Many believe Kavanaugh was picked to protect Donald Trump from the Special Counsel investigation, and there is support for delaying confirmation until he promises to recuse himself – or until the many unreleased documents from his time in Washington are made public.