In polling conducted last week, partly before and partly after allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a teenage girl when he was a teen, 39% of Americans said they favored his confirmation to the Supreme Court and 42% were opposed. That represents a slight shift from two prior surveys in […] Read more »
Kavanaugh allegations could be monster storm brewing for midterm elections
It’s only September, but the October surprise for the 2018 campaign seems to be happening ahead of schedule. The accusation of sexual assault against Trump Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh could have powerful repercussions in this year’s midterm. The Senate Judiciary Committee will very likely have to delay a […] Read more »
72% Of Americans Oppose Considering Race In College Admissions, But Even More Value Racial Diversity
Nearly three in four Americans disagree with using race in college admissions, although even more value racial diversity on campuses, according to a new WGBH News poll. WGBH News commissioned Abt Associates to ask 1,002 adults across the country whether they agree or disagree with the Supreme Court’s rulings that […] Read more »
Republicans fear reversals in November due to accusation against Supreme Court nominee
Republicans are bracing for political aftershocks from the sexual assault accusation against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh, with some expressing fear that the coming investigation will refocus the nation’s attention on an issue that could drive up the Democratic vote in the midterm elections. The initial hope that the […] Read more »
Americans Didn’t Believe Anita Hill. How Will They Respond To Kavanaugh’s Accuser?
Soon after Christine Blasey Ford, a Palo Alto University professor, came forward to speak publicly about an allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, senators, including Republicans, urged that the confirmation vote be delayed until the Senate Judiciary Committee heard from Ford. With the […] Read more »
Civics Knowledge Predicts Willingness to Protect Supreme Court
The annual Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, conducted in August among more than a thousand U.S. adults, found that Americans are familiar with constitutional provisions involving impeachment and pardons, issues that are in the news. But they know less about fundamentals like the three branches of government. CONT. Annenberg Public […] Read more »