Last week, a poll commissioned by OPB and Fox 12 suggested very different results in the Oregon presidential primary than what actually happened when ballots were counted Tuesday. … John Horvick of the polling firm, DHM Research, joined Think Out Loud Wednesday to discuss the poll and the actual results […] 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 »
Health Quality An Issue For Poor, 2 Years Into Obamacare
A series of polls in key states by NPR and its partners finds that more than half of adults in the U.S. believe the Affordable Care Act has either helped the people of their state or has had no effect. Those sentiments are common despite all the political wrangling that […] Read more »
Northwest Voters Have Few Regrets After Legalizing Pot
Six months after Oregon voters legalized recreational marijuana, they say they’re still happy with their choice. … The numbers show voters haven’t experienced buyer’s remorse since the Oregon Liquor Control Commission began drafting its plans for implementing recreational pot in the state. … The poll shows a similar consistency among Washington voters, […] Read more »
Oregonians Think Society Talks About Race Too Much
While a wide majority of registered voters in Oregon said racism is still a problem in the state, they also believe race doesn’t need to be talked about so often. Those are just some of the findings from a recent OPB poll on race relations conducted by Portland firm DHM Research. […] Read more »
Can Republicans expand their reach in blue states? Oregon Senate race provides a test.
To Republicans, the Senate race in this solidly Democratic state presents an alluring opportunity. … And in Monica Wehby, Republicans have a fresh-faced, female challenger who they believe matches the moment: a pediatric neurosurgeon and political outsider who rails against the Affordable Care Act but is relatively moderate on social […] Read more »