Mainstream Democrats have been winning a lot of big primaries in 2021. Their latest win came on Tuesday in the primary for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District special election: local legislator and party chair Shontel Brown – backed by South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn and 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton – […] Read more »
2022 midterms a referendum on Democrats’ leadership
America remains a deeply divided country during a period of turmoil and political instability. Events since last year’s bitterly fought and close Presidential election have only increased this polarization. Historical patterns suggest that the Republicans are well positioned to do well in the upcoming midterm elections. With only two exceptions […] Read more »
Why Andrew Cuomo’s job is more vulnerable to scandal than Donald Trump’s was
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo at a press conference in June, 2021. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images Monika L. McDermott, Fordham University Riding high in politics frequently means you simply have further to fall – just ask sitting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo went from being talked about […] Read more »
Federal Health Agencies Get Good Marks, But Give Mixed Messages on Covid
A bare majority of Americans, driven by Democrats, support bringing back masking and social distancing guidelines, according to a Monmouth University Poll conducted before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced its revised recommendations last week. The poll finds that public anxiety about contracting Covid-19 has ticked back […] Read more »
California: New Poll Finds Gavin Newsom in Challenging Predicament
Road to the Recall, an independent statewide voter survey, was unveiled today to provide new insight on the upcoming September 14 special recall election in California. This new poll of N=804 California registered voters was conducted Tuesday July 27 – Thursday July 29, just days after the Secretary of State […] Read more »
California: Water Supply and Drought Are Now Top Environmental Concern
When asked to name the most important environmental issue facing the state today, Californians are most likely to mention water supply and drought—a shift from a year ago. About six in ten Californians approve of Governor Newsom’s handling of environmental issues, and a similar share approve of President Biden on […] Read more »