While our political system is preoccupied with impeachment and the Democratic primaries, our country is heading toward a massive turnout in the 2020 general election that could transform our politics—and overwhelm our system of election administration. CONT. William A. Galston, Brookings Institution Read more »
Ending irrational advantage in elections
Theories of voting abound, but most assume it’s a rational act. … However, academics have long asked, what if our reasons for choosing a candidate really are irrational? What if they make no sense at all? CONT. Mark Mellman (Mellman Group), The Hill Read more »
Delusions of Grandeur?
On this week’s episode of Poll Hub, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is testing the 2020 waters. What are his chances of securing the Democratic nomination? Hear our analysis. And, Gallup released new numbers about voter enthusiasm heading into 2020. What it means (and doesn’t mean) for voter […] Read more »
Close Election in Kentucky Was Ripe for Twitter, and an Omen for 2020
A few hours after polls closed in Kentucky last Tuesday, a Twitter user writing under the handle @Overlordkraken1 posted a message to his 19 followers saying he had “just shredded a box of Republican mail-in ballots.” … Within hours of @Overlordkraken1’s tweet, as it became apparent that Mr. Bevin was […] Read more »
High Enthusiasm About Voting Heading Into 2020
Roughly two in three Americans (64%) say they are “more enthusiastic” about voting compared with previous elections, while 28% are “less enthusiastic” and 6% say they currently have the same level of enthusiasm as they have in the past. Americans’ self-reported enthusiasm is among the highest Gallup has measured across […] Read more »
Job Approval Dips, Unfavorable Feelings Climb for President Trump
More than half of U.S. residents say their feelings towards President Donald Trump have become “more unfavorable” since he took office according to the newest edition of the Grinnell College National Poll, released Oct. 29, 2019. The poll, a partnership between Grinnell College and nationally renowned pollster J. Ann Selzer […] Read more »