Through the first two years of his presidency, Donald Trump has had one very reliable ally: an excellent economy. Now, as the presidential campaign approaches, there are growing questions about what the economic landscape may look like in November 2020. By some measures, the nation’s economic outlook is positively sunny, […] Read more »
The Obama primary: Which Democrat can claim his legacy in 2020?
Sen. Kamala Harris has been called the “female Barack Obama.” Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke has been dubbed “Barack Obama, but white.” Sen. Cory Booker sings from the Obama hymnal of hope and optimism. Joe Biden, as Obama’s vice president, is closer to the former president than anyone running for the […] Read more »
Poll Hub: The Debate over Gun Control in the United States
This week marked one year since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. According to the latest national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, the urgency for Congress to act on gun control measures has waned, but consensus exists on specific legislative proposals to curb such violence. CONT. […] Read more »
Breaking News Consumer’s Handbook: Gender and Politics Edition
As of this weekend, more than 600 days remain until the 2020 presidential election. Reporters, news anchors, and pundits have 21 months worth of newsprint and air time to fill with coverage that informs and, on occasion, fails to inform the electorate. There will be shiny objects to chase and […] Read more »
How Bill Weld Could Shake Up The 2020 Republican Primary
Here’s a blast from the past: Bill Weld is running for president. Speaking in New Hampshire on Friday, the former Massachusetts governor announced that he was forming an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination for president. … In all likelihood, President Trump would crush any Republican who tries to […] Read more »
Climate Change among Democratic Voters in Early States
The following is a summary of findings from a survey of 1,765 likely 2020 Democratic primary voters and caucus goers in CA, IA, NH, NV, and SC. This survey was conducted jointly by Hart Research and Normington Petts for CAP Action Fund, Environmental Defense Action Fund and the League of […] Read more »