A majority of Americans say the multiple criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump’s conduct are fair, despite Trump’s continued efforts claiming they are conspiracies against him, the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds. The survey of more than 1,300 adults also found that despite the love for him among Republicans, […] Read more »
Are Trump’s legal troubles earning him Republican support?
As former President Donald Trump awaits outcomes from multiple investigations, three-quarters of U.S. adults think he has done something illegal or unethical, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Yet scandals appear to have done little to tarnish Trump’s appeal among potential Republican voters as he runs for the White […] Read more »
Trump’s beer track advantage over Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ pre-campaign campaign for president has hit the skids — particularly among key blocs of voters he’ll need to dethrone former President Donald Trump next year. Polls show Trump dominating his likely primary competitor among GOP voters in the so-called “beer track” — a shorthand for the […] Read more »
‘Big Government’ Republicanism
… For decades, the underlying premise of Republicans’ approach to policy has been “small government.” Big government was the enemy, while a less powerful, less intrusive government was the goal. Until now. This year’s GOP nominating process will likely feature the biggest “big government” Republican imaginable. One might even argue […] Read more »
Biden Favorability Leads Trump, Other Potential Candidates Tested
The newest Grinnell College National Poll shows that President Joe Biden’s job approval numbers have risen slightly, but he remains underwater less than two years before the 2024 election. Thirty-nine percent of Americans approve of the job Mr. Biden is doing as president (up from 36% in September of 2022), […] Read more »
Most say Trump is not above the law
The latest Reuters/Ipsos survey following news of a possible indictment for Donald Trump by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, shows Americans believe Donald Trump is not above the law, and a large majority say Trump should stand trial if he broke the law. Americans also do not support violent acts […] Read more »