To understand why a majority of GOP voters are currently supporting candidates who espouse a populist-heavy, anti-establishment message, you need to look no further than the data laid out below. This is a GOP electorate that is decidedly pessimistic, suspicious of social/cultural change and resistant to compromise. CONT. Amy Walter, […] Read more »
The Fifth Republican Debate Ends In A Nine-Way Draw
The Republican debate in Las Vegas on Tuesday night had the feeling of a soccer match that ended in a nil-nil draw. It was a tactical and defensively minded affair, full of technically competent but predictable performances. The only candidates who broke form were those who didn’t have much to […] Read more »
Luntz Focus Group Picks Their Big Winners of the GOP Debate
During a live, post-debate “Kelly File,” Frank Luntz spoke to a focus group of voters who revealed that Ted Cruz and Chris Christie were their big winners on the night. CONT. Fox News Part 2 Read more »
What’s on the Line in Las Vegas
… For some of the candidates, Tuesday night’s Republican debate in Las Vegas, sponsored by CNN and Facebook, is critically important; for others, even a strong performance would likely be too little, too late. There are likely to be no additional events between now and the first week of January—nothing […] Read more »
In face of criticism, Trump surges to his biggest lead over the GOP field
Following his proposal to temporarily bar Muslims from entering the country, Donald Trump has increased his lead in the Republican primary to its largest margin yet, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. The results are the latest sign that Trump’s outspoken comments on immigration and terrorism continue to […] Read more »
These States Could Pick the GOP Nominee, Each for Different Reasons
… As Republicans gathered for their latest debate in Las Vegas this week, more GOP strategists believe their presidential marathon is evolving toward a three-way contest that could divide the party along sharp demographic and geographic lines well into 2016. CONT. Ronald Brownstein, National Journal Read more »