A clear majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump has tried to interfere with the investigation into Russia’s alleged election meddling and possible Trump campaign collusion, a new poll shows. Just one in five support his decision to oust James Comey from the FBI. CONT. Josh Lederman & Emily Swanson, […] Read more »
Despite Russia inquiry, Texas GOP voters solidly trust Trump
Most voters in the country’s biggest red state are wary of President Donald Trump — but Republican voters remain strongly supportive of him, according to the latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll. More than half of the voters said Trump does not have the temperament to serve as president, but […] Read more »
How attitudes about immigration, race and religion contributed to Trump victory
The story of President Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton has been analyzed and reanalyzed, told and retold since November. Is there more to add? The short answer, based on four reports released on Tuesday, is yes, and what the reports say is provocative. The reports debunk some of the assertions […] Read more »
The polls didn’t predict Trump’s win in 2016, but this technique did
Three facts about polling in the 2016 election are well established by now: The national polls were quite accurate in their estimates of the popular vote. The state polls were spottier. And the media narrative, drawn from electoral college projections vote based on those state polls, was a hot mess. […] Read more »
Russian Breach of 39 States Threatens Future U.S. Elections
Russia’s cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump’s election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported. … Illinois became Patient Zero in the government’s probe, eventually leading investigators to […] Read more »
Russian Contacts Issue Hangs Over Trump’s Administration
Rachel Martin talks to Republican pollster Jim Hobart, ahead of Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ appearance before a Senate panel to discuss issues raised by former FBI Director James Comey. Morning Edition, NPR Read more »