The Peril and Promise of Election Polls
October 31, 2022
How to interpret polls and avoid error ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Continue Reading →
Gender, Generation and Abortion: Shifting Politics and Perspectives After Roe
October 4, 2022
In the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, the issue of abortion continues to garner widespread public attention. Young women are following the debate over abortion rights closely and more intensely than other Americans. How will it affect their vote in the upcoming election and their approach to politics? Continue Reading →
In a Post-Roe World Will Inflation Still Dominate Our Attention?
May 9, 2022
Following the leaking of a draft opinion that would overturn the Supreme Court decision Roe vs. Wade, what roll will inflation play in the 2022 midterm election? Continue Reading →
The 2020 Election Was a Perfect Example of the Weaknesses — and Strengths — of Political Polls
November 19, 2020
For those of us interested in understanding the world, polling offers an incredibly useful and cost-effective tool. It’s critical that we get it right. Continue Reading →
The 2020 Election Was Not Primarily About Trump As a Person
November 9, 2020
Biden will have the challenge of finding common ground with all Americans, but Biden already took the right steps when he declared in his acceptance speech that “It’s time to put away the harsh rhetoric, lower the temperature, see each other again, listen to each other again.” Continue Reading →
Socially distant: How our divided social networks explain our politics
October 2, 2020
In the midst of a heated presidential election, health pandemic, and social unrest, it is important to understand how those around us shape our thinking and influence our behavior. Continue Reading →
Trump’s in Danger of Losing Some of His Most Faithful Voters
June 27, 2020
It seems clear that Trump’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has hurt him politically. The AEI survey finds that the public has become increasingly critical of Trump’s response to the pandemic, even among his most loyal supporters. Continue Reading →
Many White Americans Are Ready to Reopen the Economy. Black Americans Aren’t.
June 16, 2020
Not all Americans are anxious for businesses to reopen. In fact, there is a fairly stark divide among white, black and Hispanic Americans on the subject. Continue Reading →
Does Biden Have a Problem With African American Voters?
May 28, 2020
Data suggests Biden may be underperforming with black voters when compared with recent Democratic presidential candidates. If that is happening, it may be because younger black Americans don’t support him as strongly as their elders. Continue Reading →
Religious Americans Agree on Limiting In-Person Services, Split on Returning to Worship as Usual
May 22, 2020
Majorities of Americans remain concerned about COVID-19, and it’s unclear what in-person religious services will look like. Continue Reading →
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