Polling Institute at Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University Survey Confirms Social Media Has Taken Root in Daily American Life, Sometimes Causing a Variety of Frustrations

U.S. Catholics Report Being Among Those Who Turn Off Devices Regularly

ST. LEO, FL – A majority of Americans confirm they are regular consumers of social media in a new national survey by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu), but a significant percentage also indicate ambivalence about the time and attention social platforms and the related electronic devices take.

The survey […]

By University Communications|June 25th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments

Latest Saint Leo University Poll Shows the Public Expects #MeToo Movement to Persist, with 7 in 10 Paying Attention

ST. LEO, FL – A recent national survey by the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu) found that nearly two-thirds of Americans think the #Me Too (or Me Too) movement will last long term, rather than fade away.

From May 25 through May 31, 2018, the polling institute conducted a national survey on a broad range of political and cultural topics, […]

By University Communications|June 20th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments

Favorable Opinion of Pope Francis Remains Strong, New Saint Leo University Poll Shows

Ratings increase on issues including marriage and family, dealing with clergy sexual abuse

ST. LEO, FL – Pope Francis continues to garner favorable opinion among Americans, according to a new Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu) survey.

The most recent poll shows his favorability at 68.7 percent, up from 65.6 percent in February, and 62.9 percent in November 2017. This online poll was […]

By University Communications|June 19th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments

Trump Gains in Presidential Job Approval Rating, Still Sub-50% in Most Recent Saint Leo University Poll

Nearly Two-Thirds Say They Will Be Paying Attention to Midterm Elections

ST. LEO – President Donald Trump gained a higher approval rating for his job performance in a Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu) survey conducted in late May, with 46.1 percent of a national sample saying they strongly or somewhat approve of the job he is doing.

The survey collected opinions […]

By University Communications|June 14th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments

Most Americans View Themselves as Patriotic, Saint Leo University Poll Shows

Also Support NFL National Anthem Policy by 2-to-1 Margin

ST. LEO, FL – As the United States looks forward to celebrating Independence Day on July 4, a new Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu) survey shows most American view themselves as patriotic. The poll also shows most say they support the NFL’s new policy of fining teams when their players kneel […]

By University Communications|June 13th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments

Scott Appears to Lead in U.S. Senate Race Against Nelson

Political Party Members Must Name Candidates for Florida’s Governor’s Race Soon, Maybe Reluctantly

ST. LEO, FL – The most recent survey of Florida voters from the Saint Leo University Polling Institute (http://polls.saintleo.edu) indicates Republican Gov. Rick Scott may have an edge over the Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson in the upcoming race to represent the Sunshine State in the United States Senate.

Nelson first […]

By University Communications|June 12th, 2018|Institute|0 Comments