Few would argue with the premise that, in the five months since June, presidential politics have behaved in extraordinary ways. The “Feel The Bern” surge of Bernie Sanders on the left and the rise of Donald Trump and, more recently, Ben Carson on the right—none of these were developments that […] Read more »
American Values Survey: The presidential election
At this point in the GOP primary race, Ben Carson leads his opponents with more than one in four (27%) likely Republican primary voters expressing support for his candidacy. One in five (20%) likely primary voters say they would prefer Donald Trump to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate. … […] Read more »
In Presidential Campaign, It’s Now Terrorism, Not Taxes
… The assault on Paris has thrust national security to the heart of the presidential race, forcing candidates to scramble and possibly prompting voters to reconsider their flirtations with unconventional candidates and to take a more sober measure of who is prepared to serve as commander in chief. Until now, […] Read more »
Paris and the U.S. Presidential Election
The tragedy in Paris is roiling U.S. politics, bolstering the Republican right’s anti-immigration demands in the short run and perhaps ultimately enhancing Hillary Clinton and her credentials as the candidate with experience. … “This will be exceptionally important” in shaping the presidential race, said Peter D. Hart, a prominent Democratic […] Read more »
CBS/GfK online poll: Who won the second Democratic debate?
Immediately after Saturday night’s Democratic debate, CBS News interviewed a nationally representative sample of debate watchers assembled by GfK’s Knowledge Panel who identified themselves as Democrats or independents. By a 23 point margin, these debate watchers say Hillary Clinton won the debate. CONT. CBS News Read more »
Paris Attacks Could Bolster Hillary Clinton’s Support, Focus Group Indicates
The Paris terrorist attacks, raising questions about American leadership in the world and national security, will most likely bolster Hillary Rodham Clinton’s strengths in Saturday’s debate, according to a focus group of undecided Iowa Democrats. CONT. Trip Gabriel, New York Times Read more »