Labor Day is the traditional start of the fall campaigns, but in this anything-but-traditional race it’s worth noting some fascinating developments in the general election contest already. With 70 days left, here are seven key points to understand this election: CONT. Matthew J. Dowd, Wall Street Journal Read more »
Donald Trump has a massive Catholic problem
Much has been made of Donald Trump’s problems with a few voting groups — female voters, blacks and Hispanics, and young voters, in particular. And, to be sure, they are all problems. But relatively speaking, his biggest problem actually appears to be with a different group: Catholics. Yes, the man […] Read more »
It’s Too Soon For Clinton To Run Out The Clock
Last week, Politico reported that Hillary Clinton’s campaign was set to employ a “run out the clock” strategy, declining to respond to recurring controversies even at the risk of seeming nonresponsive. In the abstract, such a strategy could make sense. Clinton has a fairly clear lead in the polls. There […] Read more »
Swing Voters Agree: This Election Stinks
Swing voters have heard little in recent weeks to help them make up their minds on who to support in a presidential race that they say flat out stinks. That was the takeaway from a focus group of a dozen voters who have supported both a Republican and Democratic presidential […] Read more »
Clinton Hispanic Advantage Smaller Among U.S.-Born Hispanics
Though U.S. Hispanics overall view Hillary Clinton three times more favorably than they do Donald Trump (65% to 21%), her edge is significantly smaller among U.S.-born Hispanics (43% to 29%). Meanwhile, foreign-born Hispanics are almost seven times more likely to view Clinton (87%) than Trump (13%) favorably. CONT. Justin McCarthy, […] Read more »
Opinions on Gun Policy and the 2016 Campaign
For the past several years, large majorities of both Democrats and Republicans have favored making private gun sales and sales at gun shows subject to background checks. Today, this proposal draws support from 90% of registered voters who back Hillary Clinton and 75% of voters who back Donald Trump. CONT. […] Read more »