This coming November, a great deal depends on whether white Democrats are becoming more liberal while white Republicans are simultaneously becoming more conservative. If white Republicans and white Democrats are moving in opposite directions, as much current research suggests, Trump will retain a constituency receptive — perhaps even more receptive […] Read more »
Even as Economy Sinks, Partisans Remain Divided in Their Outlook of How It’s Doing
… Despite a very real drop in positive perceptions of the economy by both Republicans and Democrats over the last month, Republicans remain much more optimistic about the state of the economy than Democrats. In fact, according to data from the University of Michigan Consumer Survey the gap between Republicans […] Read more »
Trump says he does not believe polls that show Biden ahead in presidential race
President Donald Trump told Reuters on Wednesday he does not believe opinion polls that show his likely Democratic presidential opponent, Joe Biden, leading in the 2020 race for the White House. … “I don’t believe the polls,” Trump said. “I believe the people of this country are smart. And I […] Read more »
Polls Had Trump Stewing, and Lashing Out at His Own Campaign
Frustrated by a faltering economy that is out of his control, and facing blowback for his suggestion that using disinfectants could combat the coronavirus, President Trump had sunk to one of his lowest points in recent months. And he directed his anger to the one area that is most important […] Read more »
Nearly 1 in 4 Sanders supporters not on board yet with voting for Biden
Bernie Sanders may have endorsed Joe Biden, but almost a quarter of the Vermont senator’s supporters aren’t jumping on board just yet, according to a new poll. Nearly 1 in 4 Sanders supporters (22%) said they would vote for a third party candidate, vote for President Donald Trump, not vote […] Read more »
Justin Amash’s effect on 2020 looks minimal
Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan has formed an exploratory committee to run for president. The former Republican, who left the party last year, is seeking to lead the Libertarian ticket. He’s unlikely to get a large percentage of the vote or have any impact on who wins the election. The […] Read more »