Americans’ trust and confidence in the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government is at its highest point in nine years, with 40% saying they have “a great deal” or “a fair amount” of trust in it. This latest confidence reading marks a slight, five-percentage-point uptick for the legislative branch […] Read more »
Poll Hub: The Red and the Blue
In this special edition of Poll Hub, MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki joins the round table! Kornacki offers insight into his soon-to-be released book, The Red and the Blue: The 1990’s and the Birth of Political Tribalism. Kornacki regales the listener with powerful stories of some of the era’s most recognizable players […] Read more »
Partisan rage over Kavanaugh allegations erupts into midterm campaigns
The emotional battle over sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh burst into the midterm elections after a dramatic week of wrenching testimony and raw partisan rage on Capitol Hill, tossing an explosive and sensitive issue into the final weeks of the closely fought campaign for control […] Read more »
The Florida Senate race may be moving away from Republican Rick Scott
… A new Marist College poll finds that Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson holds a 48% to 45% advantage over Republican Rick Scott. Two other gold standard polls out this week from the University of North Florida and Quinnipiac University give Nelson an average 3.5 point lead. … A Scott win […] Read more »
Consequences of a Kavanaugh Confirmation? Yes, in the Long Term
When a political event of any note occurs in the midst of a campaign season—and often when it doesn’t—media commentators predictably lapse into extensive speculation about its likely effect on the outcome of the next election. … I remain skeptical that the Kavanaugh appointment, however it turns out, will exert […] Read more »
More U.S. Voters Plan to Send Message About Trump This Fall
A majority of U.S. registered voters, 56%, say they plan to use their vote in this year’s midterm elections to send a message about President Donald Trump. That includes 25% who say their vote will be a sign of support for the president and 31% whose vote will express their […] Read more »