Thursday night was the conclusion of the first Democratic primary debate, and, like everybody else, we’re trying to make sense of what we watched. Some candidates had breakout moments while others were pushed to the sidelines. But did these moments really make a difference to viewers? In an attempt to […] Read more »
What to Make of the Democratic Debates
It is dangerous to read too much into any debate —especially one held more than six months before the first Democratic caucus in Iowa. Even so, these first two Democratic debates are instructive. First, they give us a benchmark for evaluating these candidates over time: Who wears well and who […] Read more »
Cory Booker Is Trailing In The Polls, But Some Democratic Activists Really Like Him
The first Democratic primary debates are nearly here, but the early-state Democratic Party activists I’m interviewing for my book on the future of the party are still largely undecided. Three more activists have committed to supporting just one candidate, but what struck me in this latest round of surveys was […] Read more »
The Top Tier Versus Trump
… It’s long been said that when you have had a very polarizing president, voters seek to find a replacement with the opposite traits. But President Trump has so many unique attributes, many people can present the opposite of him in different areas. Biden presents a sharp contrast with Trump […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Democrats want a steady leader, Biden leads Trump by 10 points
Former Vice President Joe Biden is still, by far, the leader in the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination race. His lead reflects the mood of the party, as Democratic primary voters want someone who will unite Americans, provide steady leadership, and who has high ethical standards. In addition, while Democrats best […] Read more »
California’s Democratic Presidential Primary Race A Wide Open Affair
Likely voters in California’s pivotal March 3, 2020 Democratic primary currently are dividing their preferences across five main presidential contenders. Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a slim four-point advantage at 22%, followed by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren at 18%, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (17%),California U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (13%) […] Read more »