… Polls indicate that Mrs. Clinton is seen as a more credible candidate than Mr. Trump, yet less trustworthy and likable. This discrepancy is surely rooted, in part, in Mrs. Clinton’s violations of female stereotypes. When she acts “presidential,” she is seen as harsh and cold. In contrast, when Mr. […] Read more »
Tracing Donald Trump’s Rust-Belt Route
Any path Donald Trump might take to the presidency inevitably leads through the Rust Belt and industrial Midwest—the places the Republican nominee describes as “rusting and rotting” war zones of manufacturing decline. … Since the parties’ conventions this summer, the candidates and their running mates have held nearly 40 campaign […] 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 »
Why do white men love Donald Trump so much?
The rise of Donald Trump has put the focus on one particular demographic: men. … Of course, part of Trump’s appeal among white men has to do with their racial attitudes. But part of the story may also have to do with the economy — and especially the stagnant incomes […] Read more »
Donald Trump’s Crucial Pillar of Support, White Men, Shows Weakness
Donald J. Trump’s support among white men, the linchpin of his presidential campaign, is showing surprising signs of weakness that could foreclose his only remaining path to victory in November. If not reversed, the trend could materialize into one of the most unanticipated developments of the 2016 presidential campaign: That […] Read more »
Fewer in U.S. Say Men and Women Have Equal Job Opportunities
Approximately half of U.S. adults believe women have equal job opportunities as men, although women themselves (43%) are significantly less likely than men (61%) to agree. The 52% of U.S. adults saying men and women have equal job opportunities is down slightly from 57% in 2008, mostly related to a […] Read more »