Americans have become more familiar with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, with nearly two-thirds (65%) saying they have an opinion of her, up from just over half (52%) two years ago. While Warren’s profile has risen with U.S. adults, Americans remain split in their opinions of her. Thirty-four percent say they view […] Read more »
The next GOP hurdle: Many Americans aren’t sure they even need tax reform
Republicans are facing a tough sell as they try to make the case for a sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax code to the American public this month. Recent polling data show many households don’t appear convinced that there’s a problem with the current system. About half actually feel their […] Read more »
The Normal Rules Of Politics Still Apply To Trump — And To Republicans In Congress
One of the big questions heading into the 2018 midterm elections — maybe the biggest — is how President Trump’s unpopularity will affect Republican fortunes. Normally, a president with historically low approval ratings would be a disaster for his party in Senate and House races in a midterm year. But […] Read more »
McCain Favorability Up to 58% After Health Care Vote
Arizona Sen. John McCain’s favorable rating is 58% after he cast the vote that sank GOP attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. That is five points higher than McCain’s previous reading from August 2015, with a surge in Democratic favorability more than making up for a decline among McCain’s […] Read more »
Think things will be rosy for Democrats in 2018? Not so fast.
President Trump’s approval rating is at 38 percent. His base is said to be eroding. Average approval of the Republican-controlled Congress is at 16 percent. And the president is at war with his party’s leaders. For Democrats, what’s not to like? The answer isn’t as obvious as it might sound. […] Read more »
Mitch McConnell’s Favorables Down Among Republicans
As Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s unsuccessful attempts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act have provoked the ire of many in the GOP, Republicans’ views of McConnell have become less positive. CONT. Justin McCarthy, Gallup Read more »