Whether it’s reporters or politicians or D.C. insiders, the question I get asked more than any other is, “How many?” — how many seats will Republicans pick up this fall? Forecasting numbers based on the latest polls is never a good idea, but certainly the trend lines are heading in […] Read more »
With Roe Gone, the War Over Abortion Will Go Nuclear
… Citing polls that show a clear majority in favor of maintaining Roe, some progressives see this fall’s midterms as a chance to elect more allies to the House and Senate to put a bill on President Joe Biden’s desk that in effect legislates the protections of Roe — a […] Read more »
Inflation, recession and the 2022 midterms
With six months to go until the 2022 midterm elections, the economic indicators continue to deteriorate for Democrats. While unemployment remains low and the economy continues to grow (except for a recent hiccup that few take seriously), inflation is up dramatically, and interest rates are spiking. … The president doesn’t […] Read more »
Large majorities of Democrats more likely to support candidate pushing for Roe v. Wade replacement law
An Ipsos poll exclusive for Reuters, fielded May 3, 2022 after the leak of a Supreme Court draft decision challenging Roe v. Wade, finds that in the upcoming November elections, two-thirds of Americans (63%) would be more likely to vote for a candidate who supports passing a law legalizing abortion, […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters are most worried about inflation and the country’s future
The top two concerns for voters are the future of the country and inflation. They also appear ready to oust the incumbent party in this fall’s elections, with 39% favoring the Democratic candidate in their House district and 46% backing the Republican, if voting today. That 7-point advantage is up […] Read more »
What Now?
… Americans are pretty stressed right now. Rising costs of living on everything from groceries to gas to rent is a top concern for Americans across the political spectrum. A recent CNBC poll found that 47 percent believe the economy is in poor shape, the highest level of pessimism on […] Read more »