As we approach the end of President Biden’s first 100 days in office, Biden continues to benefit from near-universal approval among his Democratic base and 54% approval overall. When it comes to the nation’s issues, Americans are most concerned about the economy, inequality, and immigration. CONTINUED Chris Jackson & Jocelyn […] Read more »
At 100 days, where does President Biden stand with the public?
As the 100th day of the Biden presidency approaches, here’s the long-term weather report: mostly sunny now, but with increasing clouds and a chance of storms later. Following is a review of some important data from five major polls. By most measures, Joe Biden has gotten off to a strong […] Read more »
The New Swing Voters
The last election’s most unexpected twist is framing one of the most urgent questions confronting both parties today: What explains Donald Trump’s improved performance among Latino voters? The president who began his first national campaign by calling Mexicans “rapists,” drug smugglers, and criminals; who labored to build a wall across […] Read more »
How partisans take different views on climate change
President Biden receives positive marks on climate change — 53% approve of his handling of it, with views largely divided along political lines. Political partisanship is among the biggest factors contributing to differences in Americans’ views on climate change; more so than age, education levels and where in the country […] Read more »
Checking in on Biden’s Approval Rating as Hundred Days’ Mark Nears
Key Points• Joe Biden’s approval rating has been steady and positive, though many other presidents had better early numbers.• The “honeymoons” of past presidents may have been stronger because of a less partisanized and polarized electorate.• Individual national pollsters disagree on Biden’s approval rating.• Some pollsters who were overly bullish […] Read more »
Partisanship Among Voters Is Still Rising
… While Donald Trump has changed his mailing address from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to 1100 South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, one thing that has not changed is the extent of partisanship today. Many people seem to think that partisanship is simply a behavior by politicians, their advisers, and people […] Read more »