Dina Smeltz shares what she thinks the trends in the Council's annual survey may indicate for the future of American foreign policy and global influence.
The 2016 Chicago Council Survey found no difference in support for either of the current major-party presidential candidates just after the Orlando shootings in June.
When Hillary Clinton chose Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her vice-presidential running mate, some left-leaning groups were unhappy about his pro-trade leanings.
According to recent polls, the majority of the American public doesn’t share the GOP front-runner’s views on Syrian refugees, Muslims, and "illegal" immigrants.
Survey results indicate Americans rate climate change as a lower priority than other foreign policy concerns. However, many believe the US government should do more to address the issue.