This is it. The final sprint to the November election has begun. But, even with just a couple months to go, there are still some questions yet to be answered that will have a big impact on the final vote. 1. Will the debate matter? CONT. Amy Walter, Cook Political […] Read more »
The Impact of Debates? It’s Debatable
With the first of three Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump debates around the corner, the quadrennial question comes begging: Do these showdowns matter? … Can either candidate move the needle? It will be tough: A review of data since 1960 suggests that past debates have almost never directly and measurably changed the […] Read more »
CNN/ORC poll: High expectations for Clinton ahead of first debate
Americans say they expect Hillary Clinton to outperform Donald Trump when the two take the stage for the first presidential debate in less than three weeks, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. Overall, 53% of likely voters say they think the Democratic nominee will do a better job in the […] Read more »
What to Watch For in the Election’s Homestretch
The U.S. presidential campaign seems to have been going on for an eternity. The Labor Day holiday on Sept. 5 marks the start of the final stretch. Here are some leading indicators to determine whether Donald Trump will make this a competitive contest or whether Hillary Clinton can build on […] Read more »
Commission on Presidential Debates Announces Polls to be used in 2016 Candidate Selection Criteria
The nonpartisan, nonprofit Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) today announced the polls to be used in applying the Candidate Selection Criteria for the 2016 general election presidential and vice presidential debates. CONT. Commission on Presidential Debates Read more »
Hurry Up and Wait
As the nation’s political class, reporters, and analysts recover from the two-week convention slog — we know, the nation feels so sorry for us — the presidential race enters something of a lull. Labor Day, the traditional kick-off to the general election sprint, is still a month away, and August […] Read more »