The Democratic Convention’s Big Blind Spot

… Biden projected passion, energy, and solidity in remarks that more closely resembled a grave presidential address from the Oval Office than the typical raucous convention speech. In his manner as much as his words, Biden offered a contrast to Trump’s belligerent volatility—and to the GOP’s portrayal of him as […] Read more »

Satisfaction Among Americans Remains at Nine-Year Low

Americans’ satisfaction with the way things are going in the U.S. remains at the nine-year low recorded in July, with 13% feeling satisfied. This reading comes as the country continues to reel from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. … While the pandemic has remained the most important problem for […] Read more »

Gallup Experts on How Election 2020 Is Different

How does this election year compare with past elections? What do Gallup’s historical measures suggest about today’s political landscape — and what does this mean for President Donald Trump’s reelection prospects? Gallup’s Director of U.S. Social Research Lydia Saad and Senior Editor Jeff Jones join the podcast to discuss presidential […] Read more »

CNN Poll: Most Americans embarrassed by US response to coronavirus

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans say the US response to the coronavirus outbreak makes them feel embarrassed, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS, as 62% of the public says President Donald Trump could be doing more to fight the outbreak. The new poll finds disapproval of Trump’s […] Read more »

Post-ABC poll shows Biden, Harris hold double-digit lead over Trump, Pence

As the two major political parties prepare to open their national conventions, the race for the White House tilts toward the Democrats, with former vice president Joe Biden holding a double-digit lead nationally over President Trump amid continuing disapproval of the president’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a […] Read more »