The Associated Press, Yahoo and other major media outlets published the findings of a recent national poll conducted by Long Island University’s Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis. The poll results found that 75% of Americans are following closely news about candidates for the 2020 presidential election and 80% said they tuned in to watch the first presidential debate. The Hornstein Center conducts independent polling, empirical research and analysis on a wide range of public issues.