“First, do no harm” The Hippocratic Oath is the prime directive for doctors, but to us it also provides good guidance for vice presidential selection. Running mates often make very little difference in the election one way or the other, which can be an argument for making a safe, noncontroversial […] Read more »
The polling wars begin
The 2016 presidential polling wars have begun. With the release Tuesday of new polls in three key battleground states showing Donald Trump running neck-and-neck with Hillary Clinton, the sniping began in earnest, with partisans on all sides taking aim at Quinnipiac University — a four-year college in Connecticut known most […] Read more »
Millennials Like Sanders, Dislike Election Process
Bernie Sanders is now considered a long shot for the Democratic presidential nomination, but his quest has accomplished one of his main goals — scoring major points in the contest for the hearts and minds of America’s youngest voters. Millennials, the generation of Americans aged 20 to 36, are far […] Read more »
NBC News Exit Polls: What We Learned About Democrats in 2016
NBC News Exit Polls conducted across Democratic primaries and caucuses reveal an electorate that is moving further to the political left, wanting greater economic security and fairness and seeking a nominee who is experienced and trustworthy. CONT. NBC News Read more »
West Virginia primary voters and the Democrats
Voters delivered a consistent message during this primary season about what they thought was the most important issue facing the country: the economy and jobs. This was the issue named as most important in all states to date except Vermont where the economy/jobs tied with income inequality. Tuesday, the majority […] Read more »
Despite Bernie Sanders’ Crowds, Hillary Clinton Ahead In Oregon
A new poll shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump headed toward primary victories next week in Oregon — and suggests Clinton holds a strong lead over Trump as both pivot toward the November general election. DHM Research surveyed 901 likely Oregon voters between May 6 and May 9 for OPB […] Read more »