Joe Biden and the ‘electability’ delusion — and why the media keep making the same mistake

… CNN’s morning briefing newsletter recently called Biden “the most formidable threat” to President Trump’s reelection chances. CNN is far from alone. It’s common across the national media to see Biden pegged as the safest candidate for Democrats to put up to unseat Trump. He’s got that secret sauce: electability. […] Read more »

Fox News Poll: Democrats want a steady leader, Biden leads Trump by 10 points

Former Vice President Joe Biden is still, by far, the leader in the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination race. His lead reflects the mood of the party, as Democratic primary voters want someone who will unite Americans, provide steady leadership, and who has high ethical standards. In addition, while Democrats best […] Read more »

CBS News Battleground Tracker poll: Biden leads, with Warren, Harris, Sanders close behind

The belief that he could fare best against President Trump is currently propelling Joe Biden in the early Democratic nomination race by two measures — vote preference, and the delegates that would come with them. But others — including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders — are in the mix, at […] Read more »

As Passions Flare in Abortion Debate, Many Americans Say ‘It’s Complicated’

… The 2020 election could be the first time in recent memory that abortion is as galvanizing a voting issue for Democrats as it is for Republicans, who for decades have held out hope of flipping the Supreme Court and reversing Roe. Now, with a conservative majority on the court, […] Read more »