Just under half of Americans approve of President Biden’s performance in office as the economy and public health top the list of most pressing issues. Americans remain most concerned about the economy (21%), public health (13%), crime or corruption (11%), and the healthcare system (9%). … Americans are split on […] Read more »
Biden goes from a contrast to Trump to a contrast to competency
… This is my last column for 2021, and so maybe a little reflection is in order on what has been a difficult year for the country and a disastrous one for President Joe Biden and his party. … Now, as we close the door on this most miserable year, […] Read more »
Popularity vs. impact
… While it’s certainly better to be talking about popular agenda items than about those that are unpopular or talking about nothing at all, popularity is just one criterion — an important one, but only one. Two other related criteria are impact and interest. Do voters feel the policies will […] Read more »
Rising Prices Are Top Kitchen Table Worry
Paying everyday household bills, and inflation specifically, top the list of concerns American families say they currently face, with the number saying it is easy for them to pay grocery bills dropping by 13 points in the past two years. The latest Monmouth University Poll finds nearly half the public […] Read more »
New York: Gov. Hochul Continues Early Lead in Growing Democratic Primary Field
New York Democrats continue to favor Governor Kathy Hochul in the gubernatorial primary, with 36 percent supporting Hochul, 18 percent backing Attorney General Letitia James, 10 percent supporting New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and six percent each for Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City Mayor Bill de […] Read more »
Identity Politics in Context
The Wall Street Journal columnist Gerald Seib recently noted that Republicans were gearing up to focus 2022 midterm voters’ attention on the “three I’s” — inflation, immigration and identity politics. … Identity politics generally refers to people evaluating issues through the lens of their association with a specific group. This […] Read more »