… In politics, it is possible to beat something with nothing. In fact, it happens all the time. While presidential elections inevitably involve a choice between two candidates, two parties, and two agendas, midterm elections are almost always referenda on the sitting president. There is no “choice” involved. The president’s […] Read more »
President Biden’s overall approval rating stands at 44% this week
This week’s Ipsos’ Core Political illustrates President Biden’s waning support among Republicans and independents on specific issues as his overall approval rating stands at 44% this week. The majority of Americans (58%) continue to believe the country is off on the wrong track. This is particularly true among Republicans (81%) […] Read more »
One in four Democrats say their own party failed to make use of its power
One in four U.S. Democrats say their party did not take full advantage of its grip on the White House and Congress last year, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found, in a troubling sign for their voters’ enthusiasm in this year’s congressional elections. … The poll, conducted online Jan. 31-Feb. 8, found […] Read more »
Republicans still back Trump but don’t want GOP to punish disloyalty
Just over a year since the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, Republicans mostly still support Donald Trump, but it appears as if many would have their party put that day behind them and talk about other issues. Many in the GOP don’t want the party to […] Read more »
UT/Texas Politics Project Poll: Abbott Holds 10-Point Lead Over O’Rourke; Inflation Hitting Texans
Incumbent Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke appear poised to receive their respective party’s nominations in the March 1 Texas primary elections, according to a new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll. Abbott leads O’Rourke 47% to 37% in the likely though still hypothetical matchup for […] Read more »
Democrats, Speak to Working-Class Discontent
… Today, the Democrats’ working-class problem isn’t limited to white workers. The party is also losing support from working-class Blacks and Hispanics—a daunting 12 points off their margin since 2016, according to Ruy Teixeira. Even before last November’s election, commentators and analysts were pointing to the erosion of Democrats’ working-class […] Read more »