Just as Democrats were starting to watch their chances of maintaining majorities in Congress get washed out to sea with President Joe Biden’s declining job approval ratings, Republicans have handed them at least one, and maybe two, life preservers for the 2022 elections. With the historical trend of midterms and […] Read more »
Economy, public health continue to be most pressing issues for Americans
The economy and public health continue to be the most pressing issues for Americans and President Biden’s approval rating remains under 50%. One out of five (20%) Americans believe the economy is the most important problem facing the U.S. today, followed by public health (16%), and the healthcare system (9%). […] Read more »
The California Recall Could Be a Road Map for Democrats
California Governor Gavin Newsom is confronting the toughest challenge Democrats may face in next year’s midterm election—and guiding his party toward a possible solution as the Republican-driven recall against him enters its final days. One key reason the president’s party historically fares so poorly in midterm elections is that its […] Read more »
How Educational Differences Are Widening America’s Political Rift
The front lines of America’s cultural clashes have shifted in recent years. A vigorous wave of progressive activism has helped push the country’s culture to the left, inspiring a conservative backlash against everything from “critical race theory” to the supposed cancellation of Dr. Seuss. These skirmishes may be different in […] Read more »
California recall vote offers test of Biden political clout
… With a week to spare, the White House is diving into the California gubernatorial recall election, coming to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aid with visits from Vice President Kamala Harris and then Biden himself to try to alleviate lingering concerns about Democratic turnout in the unusual September vote. … […] Read more »
Intensity of Opposition to Biden Rises, Solid Support Drops in August
There’s been a lot of focus lately on President Biden’s sagging approval ratings. After a pretty steady (and positive) six months, Biden’s overall job approval ratings slid over the summer — especially August. … But, what should be more worrisome for Biden (and Democrats overall), is that the intensity of […] Read more »