… Alchemizing media power into political influence, Mr. Carlson stands in a nativist American tradition that runs from Father Coughlin to Patrick J. Buchanan. Now Mr. Carlson’s on-air technique — gleefully courting blowback, then fashioning himself as his aggrieved viewers’ partner in victimhood — has helped position him, as much […] Read more »
Biden’s dilemma
President Biden is in a bad spot. And things will most likely stay that way. Inflation, the issue hurting him the most right now, is not going anywhere. Plus, Covid—Biden’s strength—has receded quickly into the background. Where does that leave the president and his party as the midterms close in? […] Read more »
Americans do not support politicians punishing firms for their views, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A bipartisan majority of U.S. voters oppose politicians punishing companies over their stances on social issues, a cold reception for campaigns like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ against Walt Disney Co (DIS.N), a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The two-day poll completed on Thursday showed that 62% of Americans – including 68% of […] Read more »
Republicans have the advantage with voters in 2022 elections
All signs are pointing to a difficult midterm election for President Biden and Democrats, and a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll has fresh evidence of that. Of the 1,162 registered voters surveyed, 47% said they are more likely to vote for the Republican in their district, as opposed to 44% who […] Read more »
Independents favor the GOP right now, poll finds
Six months out from the midterm election, Republicans running for Congress are enjoying the strongest public support they have seen in a decade, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. As President Joe Biden struggles to gain political momentum, the GOP is also getting more favorable marks on key issues […] Read more »
The 2024 Waiting Game
For months now, discussions about 2024 have mostly focused on whether Donald Trump will run for president. This framing works out well for both Trump and the political media: Trump gets the spotlight he craves, and the political media gets the clicks and eyeballs they need. But, the far more […] Read more »