Americans feel sunny about the new year, at least when it comes to their own lives. What about the nation as a whole? There are more clouds in the sky on that. A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll this month asked Americans if they thought things would get better or worse […] Read more »
Why Trump isn’t getting credit from voters for good economic news
In the past two weeks, good economic news has buoyed the Trump administration, providing a welcome distraction from his impeachment. Job growth in November exceeded expectations — 266,000 new jobs, unemployment down to 3.5 percent — prompting immediate speculation by commentators about the implications for President Trump’s reelection. Although not […] Read more »
Trump is gaining ground heading into 2020
… Public opinion on Trump has been remarkably stable throughout his presidency. His approval rating has mostly been stuck in the high 30s to low 40s, and he’s consistently trailed his most likely Democratic opponent (Biden) in the polls by high single to low double digits. But as we close […] Read more »
Breaking It Down: A look at the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll
Two stories dominate the news headlines – impeachment and the 2020 Presidential Election. On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, we go behind the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll results and offer insight into where public opinion stands on these two historic events. Then, Stephen Rogers, Executive Director of Deloitte’s Consumer […] Read more »
CNN Poll: US economy receives its best ranking in nearly 20 years
As 2019 comes to a close, the US economy earns its highest ratings in almost two decades, potentially boosting President Donald Trump in matchups against the Democrats vying to face him in next year’s election, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. Overall, 76% rate economic conditions in […] Read more »
Trump’s campaigning on the roaring economy. Here’s how Democrats plan to stop him.
Impeached or not, President Donald Trump has a strong tailwind heading into his re-election year: the economy. Presidential contests tend to turn on “it’s the economy, stupid,” as Democratic strategist James Carville summed up underdog Bill Clinton’s win in 1992. And things look good for Trump at this time: Unemployment […] Read more »