Americans are feeling increasingly unsure about the direction of the country as the economy and healthcare system top the list of most pressing issues. … Overall, the proportion of Americans who believe the country is headed in the right direction dropped two points. Americans are most concerned about the economy […] Read more »
A Pollster’s Warning to Democrats: ‘We Have a Problem’
Brian Stryker, a Democratic pollster, didn’t work for Terry McAuliffe’s campaign in the Virginia governor’s race. But Mr. McAuliffe’s narrow defeat in a liberal-leaning state alarmed him and most every Democratic political professional. That defeat also prompted a centrist group, Third Way, to have Mr. Stryker convene focus groups to […] Read more »
As Biden repeats Obama’s mistakes, get ready for 2010 redux
… Political leaders have to address the priorities of the electorate. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Biden is not just off message with Build Back Better, he’s off policy priorities; and it’s showing in his numbers. Overall, his job rating in our Nov. 22-24 Winning the Issues survey was 42 […] Read more »
Young Americans place the chances that they will see a second civil war in their lifetime at 35%
A national poll of America’s 18- to 29-year-olds released today by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School indicates that a majority of young Americans believe that our democracy is “in trouble” or “failing.” While most young Biden voters are satisfied with their vote, President Biden’s job approval (46%) […] Read more »
Economic Concerns Hit Pandemic High; Still Low Historically
Americans’ concern about the economy, as measured by the percentage who mention any economic issue as the most important problem facing the U.S., has reached a high point during the pandemic. Twenty-six percent of Americans now cite an economic concern — such as inflation, unemployment or the economy in general […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Voters oppose $450,000 payout to families separated at border
A majority of registered voters oppose the payments of up to $450,000 the government is reportedly considering to compensate family members separated at the southern border under former President Trump’s “zero tolerance” policy for entering the U.S. illegally. That’s according to the latest Fox News Poll released Friday. … Fifty-five […] Read more »