Americans’ views of the state of the nation have bounced back slightly since earlier this year, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, but public perception of the economy remains grim. Nearly half of Americans say they’re financially worse off than they were a year ago, the survey finds, […] Read more »
The Democrats’ Tenuous Hold on the Suburbs
Democrats are feeling good about their prospects in 2024. There appears to be little interest in changing their party’s image, which remains pretty terrible in most voters’ eyes. … The idea seems to be that the suburbs are full of liberal, highly-educated voters who are likely to be permanent recruits […] Read more »
Fear Was More Powerful Than Anger This Year
Republicans have been effectively stuck in an abusive relationship, unwilling or unable to extricate themselves from a toxic situation. Donald Trump and his MAGA movement have had a virtual stranglehold on the GOP for six years, and now the consequences for the party are becoming increasingly apparent. From the circumstances […] Read more »
About four-in-ten U.S. adults believe humanity is ‘living in the end times’
Periods of catastrophe and anxiety, such as the coronavirus pandemic, have historically led some people to anticipate that the destruction of the world as we know it – the “end times” – is near. This thinking often has a religious component that draws on sacred scripture. In Christianity, for example, […] Read more »
What Can Losing ‘22 Dem Candidates Tell Us About ‘24 Priorities?
In politics, losing isn’t always a career ender. Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both lost U.S. House contests before winning statewide office. … In recent years, however, thanks to the increasing nationalization of our politics, down-ballot candidates can quickly build a brand that goes far beyond the borders […] Read more »
Biden, Congress Job Ratings Unchanged After Midterm Elections
Americans’ job approval ratings of President Joe Biden and Congress are stable in the wake of the elections, which saw Democrats lose their majority in the House but still perform better than expected by averting the high number of seat losses typically seen for the president’s party in midterm years. […] Read more »