Violent crime is on the rise in urban areas across the country. … Republicans are already going after Democrats with a three-pronged strategy that includes attacks on crime; the economy, particularly rising inflation and labor shortages; and border security. In response, Democratic strategists believe Democratic candidates and the White House […] Read more »
On climate change, Republicans are open to some policy approaches, even as they assign the issue low priority
Climate change remains a low-priority issue for Americans who identify as Republican or lean toward the Republican Party. At the same time, Republicans express openness to certain policy proposals to deal with climate change. And there are differences in views within the GOP, with moderates and younger adults generally offering […] Read more »
GOP-Controlled State Legislatures Are Taking A Sharp Right Turn, Journalist Says
Atlantic writer Ron Brownstein says Republican-led states are passing voting rights restrictions and other conservative bills as a backlash against Democratic control of Congress and the White House. Fresh Air, NPR The OPINION TODAY email newsletter is a concise daily rundown of significant new poll results and insightful analysis. It’s FREE. Sign up […] Read more »
Last Best Chance at Bipartisanship
No matter what happens with the bipartisan infrastructure bill, it’s pretty clear that this is the last chance for any significant and meaningful bipartisan legislation for the foreseeable future. And, that’s not just because control of the Senate is on the line in 2022. Two of the three Republicans most […] Read more »
NRCC July Battleground Congressional District Survey
1. As inflation fears rise and President Biden’s ratings on the economy slide, Battleground Congressional Districtvoters are putting more trust in Republicans in Congress to deal with these economic issues than Democrats. … 2. Voters say crime rates are on the rise and fewer voters believe Democrats are equipped to […] Read more »
Redistricting in America: Gerrymandering Potency Raises the Stakes for the 2020s
Key Points• While partisan gerrymandering is nothing new in American politics, it has become easier to find examples of states where gerrymanders are consistently effective and harder to find examples of “dummymanders” — gerrymanders that fail.• Republicans control the drawing of more districts in this round of decennial redistricting than […] Read more »