blog post Video: A Conversation with Leon Panetta By Mary Severance Jan 22, 2020 The former defense secretary and CIA director talks with PPIC’s Mark Baldassare about the role of leadership in addressing the key policy challenges facing California and the nation.
blog post Unfavorable Ratings for Political Parties Persist among Californians By Rachel Lawler Jan 10, 2020 Less than half of Californians hold favorable views of the Democratic or Republican parties, and a majority say a third major party is needed.
blog post Approval Ratings in a Hyper-Partisan Era By Mark Baldassare Oct 23, 2019 Governor Newsom and President Trump both have had steady job approval ratings among Californians this year, but views are deeply divided along partisan lines.
blog post The Mood of California Voters and the 2020 Election Cycle By Mark Baldassare Oct 4, 2019 Anxiety among likely voters is noteworthy for its far-reaching implications in the March primary and the November election.
press release California’s 2020 Democratic Primary Is a Three-Way Race, but Many Voters Would Consider a Different Candidate Oct 2, 2019
Report California’s Exclusive Electorate: A New Look at Who Votes and Why It Matters By Mark Baldassare, Dean Bonner, Alyssa Dykman, Rachel Lawler Sep 16, 2019 The people who go to the polls in California are very different from those who don't—a gap that has far-reaching implications for our democracy and political future.
press release Record-High Share of Californians Concerned About Global Warming Making Wildfires More Severe Jul 29, 2019
blog post Californians Deeply Divided on Leaders—But Show Signs of Optimism By Dean Bonner Mar 11, 2019 PPIC’s latest statewide survey shows that while Californians are divided along partisan lines in their opinions of Governor Newsom and President Trump, they are optimistic that Americans of different political views can come together and work out their differences.
blog post What Approval Ratings Say about Jerry Brown’s Legacy By Mark Baldassare Dec 17, 2018 One of Jerry Brown's most important legacies as governor of California is the role he played in restoring the public's confidence in state government.
