trump – consider the politics

Chart of week – May 5th

Different methodologies, different poll results.

The presidents as threats to democracy

Biden and Trump genuine threats to democracy?

Shifts among youth voters

Shifting preferences among young voters could be crucial to Biden’s reelection chances.

Does Trump Lead Biden?

Contrary to headlines, not much has changed in the presidential contest. It’s to close to call.

Trump capitalizing on nostalgia about his time in office

Retrospective evaluations of past presidents are generally positive. To this point, the data show Trump is benefiting from people’s recall.

Trump Celebrates 49% Public Approval

In the final Gallup poll of March, President Trump’s public approval tied his previous high of 49% and improved 5-points from another Gallup survey fielded two weeks before. Trump quickly highlighted the achievement. He also touted a 60% public approval of his handling of the pandemic. And on twitter, Trump bragged about the lofty televisionContinue reading “Trump Celebrates 49% Public Approval”

Will Americans Rally?

A mid-January 2020 Gallup poll showed President Trump’s approval rating at a personal best of 49 percent. Record high Republican (94%) and Independent (42%) support made it possible. By contrast, Democrat approval was a mere 7%. Obviously, the massive 87-point gap between Republican and Democratic approval received attention. In fact, the gap surpassed the previousContinue reading “Will Americans Rally?”