After we recently wrote about the priorities of Democrats and Republicans using data from the Democracy Fund + U.C.L.A. Nationscape Project, readers had two main questions for us. The answers may provoke more questions. CONT. Lynn Vavreck (UCLA), John Sides (Vanderbilt) & Chris Tausanovitch (UCLA), New York Times Read more »
The Democratic Debate: Sens. Klobuchar, Warren take on Mayor Pete
Seven Democratic candidates convened in California tonight for the latest Democratic presidential debate. With the Iowa caucuses looming in just 46 days, each faced a different strategic task. As the debate proceeded, how well did they measure up to their challenges? … Joe Biden is well liked, but his campaign […] Read more »
‘A stable political base’: Biden remains at the top of the Dem field, NBC/WSJ poll finds
Former Vice President Joe Biden remains the frontrunner in the race for the Democratic nomination, while Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has returned to the level of support that preceded her autumn surge, a new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows. CONT. Carrie Dann, NBC News Read more »
Can Sanders Expand His Support?
Over the last ten months, the race for the Democratic nomination has been volatile. And, remarkably stable. We’ve seen candidates like Sen. Kamala Harris and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke boom — and bust. Warren’s summer surge has turned into a late fall slump. As we get ready to ring in […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Joe Biden holds lead heading into December debate
Joe Biden continues to hold a lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president and remains the candidate potential Democratic voters think has the best shot to defeat Donald Trump, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS. Biden has the backing of about a quarter (26%) […] Read more »
Why Impeachment Proceedings Against Trump Might Not Change The Electoral Landscape
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Nathan Gonzales from Inside Elections about why the impeachment hearings and vote are not a game changer for the electoral landscape. All Things Considered, NPR Read more »