The swirling troubles around President Trump got deeper this week thanks to a series of missteps. Chaos and confusion in northeast Syria, an admission of a Ukrainian quid pro quo from White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, and the controversial decision to host a forthcoming Group of Seven (G-7) […] Read more »
As Trump reels, Democrats wonder which of their candidates can beat him
… On paper, the field of candidates running for the Democratic nomination was everything the party’s rank-and-file might have hoped for. It was big, offering more choices than ever. It was experienced, with candidates from every level of government and beyond. It included more women and minorities than ever at […] Read more »
Voters’ Feelings About The Debate Depended On What Issues They Care About
Coming out of Tuesday’s debate, we are obviously interested in which candidates had a good night and which failed to resonate with voters. But we are also interested in taking a deeper look into where these changes in support are coming from. For instance, what did voters who prioritize wealth […] Read more »
Will Impeachment Inspire more Republicans to Run for Office?
… On the latest episode of Politics with Amy Walter, Parker Poling from the National Republican Congressional Committee and Dave Wasserman from The Cook Political Report join us to discuss the role impeachment will play in drumming up Republican candidates in 2020. Plus, Jennifer Duffy, senior editor for The Cook […] Read more »
Are Democrats Willing to Pay More in Taxes for Medicare for All?
… Polling data show that Democrats are largely united in their willingness to pay higher taxes in exchange for a government-run health insurance system. But it is unclear if the broader electorate — which is sympathetic to Mr. Sanders’s and Ms. Warren’s calls for a wealth tax of the superrich […] Read more »
O-Hi-O?
This week, we recap the latest CNN/NYT Democratic primary debate, discuss if Ohio is still a bellwether state, and take a look at the LGBTQ community’s growing influence within the American electorate. The Forecast Fest, CNN Read more »