This week, we play out a few scenarios of how the Democratic primary might unfold in the early states. Then we discuss what the departures of Harris and Bullock could mean for the 2020 race and the party. Finally, we break down a poll that looks at how President Trump […] Read more »
Impeachment rhetoric reaches its natural conclusion: It’s just those urban, coastal elites
There’s a neat little trick at the heart of one of the most common criticisms of the House impeachment inquiry. That criticism offers that the push to investigate President Trump’s interactions with Ukraine is tainted by partisanship, a function of hyperactive Democrats seeking to oust a president they hate. … […] Read more »
What Is Voters’ Highest Priority? There’s a Way to Find Out
Republicans in Congress have tried to discredit the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry by arguing that it distracts Congress from its real duties. One Republican-aligned group recently released a poll of 1,600 voters in four congressional districts that suggested Americans “prioritize issues over impeachment.” But when we look at data on revealed […] Read more »
The Russification of the Republican Party
Just how far will Republicans go in following President Donald Trump’s embrace of Russia? An answer may be crystallizing as the GOP mobilizes its defense of the president against impeachment. Both congressional Republicans and conservative commentators are defending Trump from impeachment partly by accusing Ukraine of intervening against him in […] Read more »
Divisiveness and Collaboration in American Public Life: A Hidden Common Ground Report
This inaugural Public Agenda/USA Today/Ipsos Hidden Common Ground survey examines how Americans view divisiveness and partisan divides in public life and offers a number of solutions to build a more collaborative society, despite our social and political differences. Overall, the research shows a good deal of cross-partisan agreement on the […] Read more »
The Democratic Race: Biden 2020 as Romney 2012
Key Points • Biden’s endurance at the top of the Democratic race is reminiscent of Mitt Romney’s endurance in the 2012 Republican race. • Despite considerable liabilities, Romney benefited — and Biden benefits — from splintered opposition and being the best fit for a significant bloc of party regulars. • […] Read more »