public opinion – Page 2 – consider the politics

Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College – Part 2

Support for the Electoral College and the popular vote hinge on election outcomes not democratic values.

Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating

Biden’s first job approval ratings offer several interpretations. Which do you prefer?

Our obsession with Presidents – part 2

Part 2 about our obsession with Presidents — the force of public opinion.

Four surprising data points to consider as we head down the stretch

Let’s consider several data points not well publicized but could be important in the final weeks.

Part 2. Concerned about Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not Alone.

People think the political climate prevents them from saying things they believe – because others might find it offensive. As it turns out, social confrontation is not the only thing people are anxious about.

Concerned About Expressing Your Beliefs? You are not alone.

Do you self-censor? If so, what about free expression? Read about who is more likely to self-censor their beliefs because others might find them offensive.

The Dinner Party

Imagine yourself at a dinner party, sitting at the table chatting about a recent Netflix binge, the hot weather, or the latest cell phone technology. Then, the discussion shifts to a controversial political topic. Do you withdraw, or express your beliefs?

Data Bites – brief posts about public opinion. What Independents think?

Several results from a recent YouGov Survey caught my eye. Thought you might find them interesting. I examined Independent voters…

Is There A Silent Majority?

In the late 1960s, President Nixon popularized the term silent majority. Nixon defined the silent majority as mainstream Americans who did not join protests against the Vietnam War nor participate in public discourse. Preoccupied with a vocal minority, the news media overlooked the silent majority. President Trump believes there is a silent majority asContinue reading “Is There A Silent Majority?”

The Democrats are United

In the last post, analyses of presidential approval ratings revealed two Republican factions. A large group that strongly approved of President Trump and a smaller group that offered moderate support. What about the Democratic Party. Are they united? Or, are there divisions that Republicans could exploit? Disapproval of Trump Recall the presidential approval question: “DoContinue reading “The Democrats are United”