Trust on the economy bolsters Trump in oh-so-close Florida and Arizona

Donald Trump’s economic argument pushes back against Joe Biden’s pitch that he can better handle the coronavirus pandemic in Florida and Arizona alike, producing closely divided presidential contests in both states in new ABC News/Washington Post polls. CONT. Gary Langer, ABC News The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of […] Read more »

Trump’s Supreme Court pick would be a risk — for himself and the country

President Trump is poised to remake the Supreme Court. Before Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing, the court was divided 5-4 in favor of conservatives — and if Team Trump can nominate someone and get her through the Senate confirmation process in the next couple of months, it’ll be tipped 6-3 in […] Read more »

Democrats keep edge in fight for Senate amid growing GOP headache

It was April 20, almost five months ago to the day, when I wrote that “while the fight for Senate control in November is a toss-up, I’d probably put a pinkie on the scale for Democrats right now.” The fight for the Senate is still uncertain, but that pinkie quickly […] Read more »

Americans Want Winner of November Election to Pick Ginsburg’s Replacement

This release features findings from a national online survey of 1,000 registered voters conducted September 19-21, 2020. • A majority say the election winner should nominate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s replacement.• Mitch McConnell is unpopular and a majority oppose him bringing a nominee for a vote in the Senate before Election […] Read more »

Partisan Reaction To Loss Of Ginsburg Shows How Much Else Has Been Lost

Rarely in American history has the death of anyone other than a sitting president unleashed so much political anxiety as the passing of U.S. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With all the grief her death caused for millions — and all the respectful tributes that poured in, even from adversaries – […] Read more »