Like many Americans, Richard Bidon says he’d like to see the U.S. government “go back to its original design” — a system of checks and balances developed nearly 240 years ago to prevent any branch, especially the presidency, from becoming too powerful. But that’s mainly when Republicans are in power. Bidon, an 84-year-old Democrat who lives near Los Angeles, said …
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Jimmy Kimmel says Trump's lead in swing state polls against Biden gives him a headache: 'How could this be?'
Liberal late night host Jimmy Kimmel expressed shock and dismay at recent poll numbers showing former President Trump leading President Biden in multiple key states. Kimmel’s Wednesday night monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” addressed how “There were presidential primaries in four states yesterday. Biden and Trump won them all,” nonetheless, “somehow the ghost of Nikki Haley continues to plague Trump …
Read More »Jill Biden snaps at mention of poll with president trailing Trump in six swing states: 'No, he's not'
First lady Jill Biden is attempting to dismiss recent dismal polling that shows former President Donald Trump is leading her husband President Biden in all but one battleground state. The first lady was asked about the state of Biden’s re-election campaign during an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on Wednesday, and was specifically questioned about a recent Wall Street Journal survey …
Read More »Americans agree on most core values, think our democracy functions poorly, poll finds
Despite the country’s deep political polarization, most Americans share many core beliefs about what it means to be an American, according to a new poll. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that about 9 in 10 U.S. adults say the right to vote, the right to equal protection under the law and the right …
Read More »Illegal immigration, terrorism concerns increase among US citizens: Gallup
Concerns related to illegal immigration and terrorism have seen increased attention from U.S. adults since last year. A Gallup poll released Friday shows Americans’ priorities have shifted since March 2023, with immigration and national security concerns weighing heavily on many citizens’ minds. Inflation remains the top concern in the country, with 55% of respondents saying they are worried “a great …
Read More »Republicans top Dems on key factor motivating voter turnout for Biden-Trump rematch: poll
A new national poll indicates that Republicans are more enthusiastic about former President Trump returning to the White House than Democrats are about President Biden serving another four years in office. But Trump stirs more anger and fear from Democrats than Biden does from Republicans, according to the findings in an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey. Fifty-four …
Read More »Over one-third of US adults would move to foreign country if able: poll
A poll from Monmouth University has found the number of adult U.S. citizens who would choose to live in another country if possible has tripled. The latest national Monmouth University Poll, released on Wednesday, noted the skyrocketing desire to leave the U.S. among adults. Approximately 34% of respondents to the poll said they “would like to settle in another country” …
Read More »Poll finds most Americans don't support Israel's action in Gaza as Biden-Israel relations hit 'low point'
Approval of Israel’s actions in Gaza has fallen among Americans for the first time since the conflict began, according to the newest Gallup poll published Wednesday. “While there have been other recent surveys showing continued support for Israel, you have to expect there will be a negative impact on Democratic voters when the leader of the party engages in non-stop …
Read More »Trump tops Biden with double-digit lead in deep-red state being targeted by Democrats: poll
Former President Donald Trump leads President Biden in the race for Texas’ 40 electoral votes by double his margin of victory in the Lone Star State four years ago, according to a new poll. And the survey released Tuesday by Marist College also indicates Republican Sen. Ted Cruz with a six-point advantage over his Democratic challenger, Rep. Colin Allred, in …
Read More »New census data analysis suggests Pennsylvania advantage for Trump and GOP in 2024
Recent migration out of Pennsylvania and between its counties could present an even closer 2024 matchup between President Biden and former President Trump in the critical battleground state than in 2020, an analysis of new census data shows. “Uneven patterns of in-and out-migration could work to make what was a closely contested 2020 presidential campaign even closer in 2024,” penned …
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