Something odd is happening on Capitol Hill. It’s not odd that Republicans are pushing for a tax bill that’s tilted toward business and the wealthy. It’s a return to the argument that benefits at the top trickle down to workers in the form of more jobs and better pay. (Whether […] Read more »
Why Is Roy Moore Back In Front? Time And Trump Are Probably Helping
Republican Roy Moore appears to have pulled back into a lead in Alabama’s special Senate election. Moore had lost ground in the polls after allegations of child molestation and sexual misconduct were leveled against him starting on Nov. 9. … Jones jumped out in front of Moore in three polls […] Read more »
Mostly harsh responses to latest harassment allegations
As sexual harassment allegations pile up in Congress and the media, Americans are in no mood for forgiveness. For women especially, the seriousness of sexual harassment in Congress, in the military, in colleges and elsewhere is clear – and nearly half of women in the latest Economist/YouGov Poll call sexual […] Read more »
The GOP Tax Cuts Are Even More Unpopular Than Past Tax Hikes
Senate Republicans’ effort to pass tax reform is at a crucial juncture. As some senators waffle on whether to support the bill, they may want to spare a glance toward public opinion: Poll after poll shows that more voters than not are opposed to their efforts. In fact, the GOP […] Read more »
Millennial poll: 71% want a third political party; 63% disapprove of job President Trump is doing
A strong majority of millennials — 71 percent — say the Republican and Democratic parties do such a poor job of representing the American people that a third major party is needed, according to the results of a new NBC News/GenForward poll. Sixty-three percent of millennials disapprove of the way […] Read more »
From Virginia to …
Virginia victories provided Democrats with a needed psychological shot in the arm. … The wailing of the commentariat notwithstanding, in truth, this year’s special elections hold out even more hope for big Democratic gains in 2018 than Virginia and New Jersey, even though Democrats lost several of the high-profile specials. […] Read more »