Like a blockbuster movie, Donald Trump has dominated the summer. But, plenty of other candidates have been on the move too; some went up while others saw their fortunes dip. As we countdown to Labor Day and the traditional “end of the summer,” here’s a quick look at how the […] Read more »
The GOP’s emerging Carly Fiorina problem
Carly Fiorina’s campaign is mad, and with good reason. … CNN, like Fox News before it, will only feature 10 candidates during its prime-time debate. In theory, that’s good news for Fiorina. But in practice, it isn’t. … “Despite being solidly in the top 10 by every measure, the political […] Read more »
Hispanics Frown on Trump, but Not Rest of GOP Field
U.S. Hispanics are still getting to know most of the Republican contenders for president. At this point in the campaign, less than half have formed an opinion of any Republican candidate except Donald Trump and Jeb Bush. Partly because of this, Hispanics’ views of most GOP candidates range from mildly […] Read more »
How CNN’s Debate Math is Hurting Carly Fiorina
Carly Fiornia still has a math problem. Despite a stand-out performance in the Aug. 6 Republican undercard forum hosted by Fox News and Facebook, and rising poll numbers ever since, Fiorina still may not be granted a spot at CNN’s Sept. 16 debate. CONT. J. Ann Selzer, Bloomberg Politics Recent […] Read more »
CNN/ORC Poll: Donald Trump now competitive in general election
Since announcing his campaign in late June, Donald Trump has quickly leapt to the top of the Republican field, leading recent polls nationally, in Iowa and in New Hampshire. And now, for the first time in CNN/ORC polling, his gains among the Republican Party have boosted him enough to be […] Read more »
The Most Important Story in the G.O.P. Race Isn’t About Donald Trump
Donald Trump is dominating the news media and the Internet. He is leading in the polls. But even as journalists scour those surveys for signs of whether his surge will last, an important story with the potential to decide the race is being overlooked. The Aug. 6 debate marked the […] Read more »