Midterm victories in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin gave Democrats hope of retaking the Rust Belt battleground states that handed the presidency to Donald J. Trump in 2016. Yet success in the midterms might not mean as much for Democratic presidential candidates as the party might think. Nearly two-thirds of voters […] Read more »
Mired in trench warfare, Trump makes up poll numbers that show him winning handily
… On Monday morning, he offered some thoughts about polling on impeachment. Support for Impeachment is dropping like a rock, down into the 20’s in some Polls. Dems should now get down to work and finally approve USMCA, and much more! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2019 That […] Read more »
Asheville’s woes are the story of America
If you want to understand how American politics has become more polarized and extreme over the last decade, look no farther than Asheville, North Carolina — now split between two of the most gerrymandered districts in the country. … And, a decade ago, North Carolina’s 11th congressional district, with Asheville […] Read more »
Democrats Were Both Lucky and Good in the Off-Year Elections
With Saturday’s gubernatorial runoff in Louisiana, the 2019 odd-year elections are now in the record books. Did Democrats capturing the governorship of Kentucky and reelecting a governor in Louisiana, though coming up short in Mississippi, mean anything? Are these results canaries in the proverbial coal mine or just random events? […] Read more »
Democrats would be most enthusiastic about a female nominee. Republicans? A businessman.
.. In numerous polls, Democratic primary voters have indicated that they are most concerned about picking a candidate who can defeat President Trump next year. So far, that’s bolstered the candidacy of former vice president Joe Biden, who is leading in the polls and is generally considered the most electable […] Read more »
Trump’s War on Expertise Is Only Intensifying
In the fierce struggle over impeachment, Donald Trump and his Republican defenders are escalating their war on expertise. As an array of career diplomatic and military officials offer damning testimony against Trump—a procession that will continue today with the appearance of former National Security Council adviser Fiona Hill—the GOP is […] Read more »