New York poll results

By MEGAN THEE-BRENAN

Gallup, one of the biggest polling organizations, has decided to take a step back from the frenzied who’s-in-first coverage and focus solely — for now, at least — on what the American public thinks about issues.

By VIVIAN YEE

When Francis speaks, millions listen — whether they are Muslim or Baptist, Hindu or atheist. He is a celebrity to those who admire his warmth and a rudder to those who share his concerns.

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By PATRICK HEALY

In an interview, the Republican presidential hopeful said his wealth and celebrity would matter more to his political fate than debate performances.

By PATRICK HEALY and MEGAN THEE-BRENAN

A Times/CBS News poll finds that, although many Republicans have reservations about Mr. Trump, he appears to be gaining acceptance.

The latest New York Times/CBS News Poll is based on telephone interviews conducted Sept. 9 to 13 with 1, 261 adults throughout the United States.

By FIRST DRAFT

Mr. Carson has amassed considerable new support from Republican primary and caucus voters and is now running nearly even with Mr. Trump as their pick for the party’s presidential nomination, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll.

By JOHN M. BRODER

John M. Broder, editor of news surveys, provides insight into the Times’ polling operations and on the paper’s recent poll on race relations.

By KEVIN SACK and MEGAN THEE-BRENAN

By comparison, two-thirds of Americans surveyed shortly after President Obama took office said they believed race relations were generally good.

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The latest New York Times/CBS News Poll is based on telephone interviews conducted July 14 to 19 with 1, 205 adults throughout the United States.