Polling Institute at Saint Leo University

Florida’s Republican Gov. DeSantis’ Job-Approval Stands at More than 56%, While His COVID Job Performance Marks Nearly as High in New Saint Leo University Survey

The conservative governor shows double-digit leads over Democratic candidates for the job
Half of respondents oppose the idea of enacting a Texas-style abortion law in Florida
Rubio challenger in U.S. Senate race, Demings, trails the GOP incumbent

ST. LEO, FL – The most recent poll of 500 Floridians by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (polls.saintleo.edu) shows that more than […]

By University Communications|November 4th, 2021|Institute|0 Comments

Saint Leo University Poll Shows Biden’s Job-Approval Rating Wanes from the Early Days

Only about half now say they like what the president’s record shows
Donald J. Trump supporters comprise half of GOP voters pondering the best 2024 candidate

ST. LEO, FL – The latest national survey by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (polls.saintleo.edu) shows that a combined 52.1 percent of Americans surveyed in October say they strongly approve (24.6 percent) or […]

By University Communications|November 1st, 2021|Institute|0 Comments

As Pope Francis and President Biden Are on the Verge of Meeting, New Survey from Saint Leo University Reveals Americans’ Views on the Denial of Communion

► 38.6 percent of Americans say politicians supporting abortion access should be denied Communion

► 47.4 percent of American Catholics polled say Communion should be denied to politicians supporting abortion access

ST. LEO, FL – As President Joe Biden prepares to meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday amidst controversy regarding whether those who support access to […]

By University Communications|October 28th, 2021|Institute|0 Comments

Pope Francis Remains Popular with Americans, New Saint Leo Poll Shows

ST. LEO, FL – Americans’ favorable view of Pope Francis is holding steady, according to surveys by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (https://polls.saintleo.edu), with 55.6 percent saying they hold a strongly favorable or somewhat favorable view of the pontiff.

In October 2020, 56.4 percent of poll respondents held favorable opinions of Pope Francis and in February 2020, his approval rating […]

By University Communications|March 16th, 2021|Institute|Comments Off

Florida Residents Continue to Worry About Climate Change and Various Effects, Saint Leo University Survey Shows

Florida reactions often very close to national responses on climate change questions
Survey finds broad concern about seacoast as well as inland flooding

ST. LEO, FL – A clear majority of Florida residents continue to show concern over global climate change, just as in prior surveys taken during prior years in the springtime, the most recent survey from the Saint […]

By University Communications|March 15th, 2021|Institute|Comments Off

Public Concern About Climate Change Across the U.S. Remains High in Saint Leo University Survey, Consistent with Prior Years

Differences in attitudes found mostly along party lines and between generations
Majority of national sample supports America’s re-entry into the Paris Climate accord
Americans weigh in on climate questions touching schools and local communities

ST. LEO, FL – A clear majority of Americans continue to show concern over global climate change, just as in prior surveys taken during prior years in […]