With many surveys showing multiple Democratic hopefuls leading President Donald Trump in hypothetical 2020 ballot tests, Democrats should feel confident they can deny the incumbent president a second term. But many don’t. … If Biden continues to stumble and his candidacy ultimately implodes, pragmatists will need to find a new […] Read more »
Michelle Obama Ends Hillary Clinton’s Run as Most Admired
For the first time in 17 years, a woman other than Hillary Clinton has been named by Americans as the woman they admire most. Former first lady Michelle Obama, who finished second to Clinton three times and is currently touring to promote her recently released autobiography, won by a significant […] Read more »
Why Melania Trump isn’t as popular as Laura Bush or Michelle Obama
After being sidelined by kidney surgery last month, first lady Melania Trump has been slowly returning to the public spotlight. And Americans like her, for the most part. … Our recently published book “American Presidential Candidate Spouses: The Public’s Perspective” looks into the recent rise in Melania Trump’s approval – […] Read more »
Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Retain Most Admired Titles
Americans once again are most likely to name Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as the man and woman living anywhere in the world they admire most, as they have for the past 10 years. The pair retain their titles this year, although by much narrower margins than in the past. […] Read more »
President Obama Leaves White House With 58% Favorable Rating
Fifty-eight percent of Americans view President Barack Obama favorably as his second term nears its end. The latest figure, along with the 61% and 62% favorable ratings Obama received in the weeks after the 2016 election, is one of the president’s highest marks since the “honeymoon” period during his first […] Read more »
Trump’s Pre-Inauguration Favorables Remain Historically Low
President-elect Donald Trump approaches Inauguration Day with a significantly lower favorable rating than his three immediate predecessors received when they were presidents-elect. Trump’s 40% favorable rating is roughly half of what Barack Obama enjoyed before his inauguration in 2009 (78%) and is much lower than the pre-inaugural ratings for George […] Read more »