Why the Soothsayers Are So Puzzled by This Year’s Midterms

Doug Sosnik is the kind of political analyst who likes to figure out the results of the next election well in advance — it’s just how he’s wired. But even Sosnik, a former adviser to President Bill Clinton who now tries to forecast elections as a hobby, is stumped about […] Read more »

Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP is still strong

To be or not to be, that is the question when it comes to former President Donald Trump’s potential 2024 presidential campaign. The man who used to occupy the Oval Office has been holding rallies and endorsing candidates across the country this primary season. And this past week provided crucial […] Read more »

ABC News/Ipsos poll: Three months before midterms, Republicans hold advantage on handling the economy, crime

The Republican Party is more trusted to handle key issues like the economy, inflation, and crime, according to the latest ABC News/Ipsos poll. This pattern holds true among those who indicate they are very enthusiastic about voting in the midterms this November. However, among roughly a third of all Americans, […] Read more »

Kansas abortion vote offers clues for the midterms

The biggest political story this week emerged from Kansas, where citizens voted down a proposal that would have removed abortion rights protections from their state constitution. But the biggest political story going forward may be the meaning that Kansas vote has in other states in the coming months and years. […] Read more »

Latinos lean Democratic on climate change, safety as midterms draw closer

A new Axios/Ipsos poll of Latino American adults explores their position on three key policy items ahead of the 2022 midterm elections: climate change, police reform, and immigration. The poll finds that while a majority of Latino Americans’ preferences generally align with Democratic-leaning positions on issues around climate change and […] Read more »