A new AJC survey of American Jews shows that Democrat Hillary Clinton would win 61 percent of the Jewish votes and Republican Donald Trump would garner 19 percent, if elections were held today. … When asked which issues are most important in deciding how to vote this year, “The Economy/Jobs” […] Read more »
Hillary Clinton and the Danger of Defying Gender Stereotypes
A frustrating pattern has emerged in the current presidential campaign: Hillary Clinton’s transgressions seem to inspire more outrage than those of Donald Trump. Trump refuses to release his tax returns, and the criticism is oddly muted. Clinton fails to disclose an illness, and all hell breaks loose. What’s going on? […] Read more »
Candidate Gaffes Are Overrated; Health Concerns Could Influence Voters More
Hillary Clinton undoubtedly had a tough weekend, but how much will it affect the election? … First, the evidence is clear that campaign gaffes rarely matter. Most people have made up their minds by this point in the race; polls after the party conventions tend to be relatively stable. Moreover, […] Read more »
Yes, half of Trump supporters are racist
Hillary Clinton may have been unwise to say half of Donald Trump’s supporters are racists and other “deplorables.” But she wasn’t wrong. If anything, when it comes to Trump’s racist support, she might have low-balled the number. … Research by Washington Post pollsters and by University of California at Irvine […] Read more »
Obama’s soaring approval numbers are very good news for Hillary Clinton
The last time that President Obama’s approval rating in Washington Post-ABC News polling was as high as it is in our new survey was six months after he took office. At 58 percent, Obama’s approval is 15 points higher than it was on the eve of the 2014 elections, where […] Read more »
Polls Show Trump’s Momentum Has Stalled — For Now
About a dozen national and state polls were released on Sunday and early today. The data was noisy, with some surveys showing that Hillary Clinton had gained ground and others finding that Donald Trump had. But the overall race remains basically unchanged. … Unchanged is good news for Clinton, whose […] Read more »