Key Points• Democrats lead the congressional ballot 44%-40%, better than an even split in June.• Across every demographic group, most Americans say the country is on the wrong track.• Top issues? Only the economy, abortion and inflation cited by double digits.• At stake in November is the power to pass […] Read more »
Battling To A Democratic Win In 2022
Democrats face the most daunting internal problems and headwinds getting to a winning margin in the 2022 midterms, yet this angry and Republican-leaning electorate gives them a 2-point margin in the vote. Democracy Corps conducted a national web survey among 2,500 registered voters from July 8-16, 2022. The data includes […] Read more »
Our warming world
All-consuming fires in Europe, disappearing lakes out West, and sweltering temperatures in DC; heat waves are breaking records, disrupting life, and killing many across the world. Climate scientists have warned repeatedly that the earth is warming at an unprecedented speed. These events are starting to assume a new normal: intense […] Read more »
Little change in partisan divisions and motivations about voting following Supreme Court abortion decision
A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds little evidence that partisan motivation to vote in the 2022 elections has been altered by the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which had established a right to an abortion. There has been much speculation that this June decision, in […] Read more »
AARP Poll of 56 Most Competitive Congressional Districts Shows Tight Race for Control of Congress, Voters Focused on Pocketbook Issues
Today, AARP released the findings of a poll of likely voters from the 56 most competitive congressional districts for 2022. The survey found a generic Republican candidate with 4-point advantage over the generic Democratic candidate and that voters age 50 and over make up over 60% of likely voters in […] Read more »
CNN Poll: Most voters say neither Republican nor Democratic congressional candidates have the right priorities
Neither Republican nor Democratic candidates for Congress are seen by most voters as having the right priorities, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The survey finds voters closely divided in their preference for this year’s midterm elections and on the potential consequences of a Republican victory. … […] Read more »