It is baffling how oblivious many Democrats seem to be, not only of the political dangers they face in the midterm elections, but how they continue to exacerbate their problems. Indeed, they seem intent on maximizing their challenges. They seem so confident about the wisdom and righteousness of their cause, […] Read more »
67% of Americans perceive a rise in extreme weather, but partisans differ over government efforts to address it
Two-thirds of Americans say extreme weather events across the country have been occurring more often than in the past. Far fewer say they’re happening about as often (28%), and only 4% say they are happening less often, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The findings come amid reports […] Read more »
Time for Biden to get out of the Build Back Better bubble
… Biden’s problem seems to be his determination to create a transformational legacy for himself and his administration at any cost — and by enthusiastically embracing progressivism over moderation to do so. He seems to operate in a bubble these days, unaware of the political realities swirling around him, listening […] Read more »
Understanding Democrats’ present and past in polling
… The single most politically potent economic indicator is not unemployment, inflation, or the deficit, but rather change in per-capita real disposable income, a less heralded statistic that measures the average amount of inflation-adjusted money individuals have left after paying taxes. Capturing the impact of unemployment, inflation, salaries and government […] Read more »
Biden’s approval rating has fallen. Pollsters say there’s one way to bounce back.
The honeymoon is over. And the fading Republican support was inevitable. But Democrats are alarmed by President Joe Biden’s decline in job approval among groups central to his base — most notably Black voters, Hispanics and women. Despite the slip in his job approval, Biden’s economic agenda remains popular in […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Most Democrats favor a bigger bill on social safety net and climate
As congressional Democrats negotiate the size and scope of a budget bill that could significantly remake the social safety net in the United States, a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS finds 75% of the party’s rank-and-file prefer a bill that goes further to expand the social safety net and […] Read more »