Data: Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision; Table: Russell Contreras/Axios Democrats have gained sharply with Latino voters in some of the country's most competitive House districts since 2024, a new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shared exclusively with Axios shows. Why it matters: President Trump came close to erasing Democrats' longtime advantage among Latinos in the last presidential election. Now, with control of Congress at stake and Trump's approval ratings hitting new lows , that breakthrough appears to have eroded. - Coming out of the 2024 election, Republicans hoped Trump's near-parity with Democrats among Latinos in 2024 would harden into a lasting political realignment favoring the GOP. - Instead, this poll and surveys…
Republicans' confidence in the economy has plummeted over the last six months at a pace unseen since Covid — reminiscent of the declines during the global financial crisis nearly two decades ago. Why it matters: Usually, the president's party is upbeat about the economy, while the party out of power is far more downcast. What's striking now is that Republicans have grown increasingly sour this year, even with a Republican president in office. - It's another in a long list of ominous indicators for President Trump heading into the final two months before Election Day . By the numbers: Since February, Republican consumer sentiment has plunged 15.1 index points, from 97.1 to 82, according to the latest University of Michigan Surveys of…
President Trump's order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" isn't floating with Americans, with a majority opposing the name change and his new tariffs on Washington's northern neighbor, per recent polling. The big picture: After trade talks between the longtime allies collapsed last month and triggered steep new tariffs, the Trump administration has escalated its feud with Canada. - With the midterm elections creeping closer, polling suggests Americans aren't sold on the fight. Driving the news: Reuters-Ipsos polling from late August found that more than six in 10 (63%) of Americans oppose Trump's executive order directing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to rename the lake, which straddles the U.S.–Canada border. - Even among…
As Labor Day marks the unofficial start of campaign season, it’s clear that Texas has become a top-tier battleground state. A worsening political environment for Republicans, confirmatory polling data and an emerging fundraising picture are impossible to ignore. Texas is truly a toss-up. MS NOW Political Director Shawna Thomas explains why all signs are pointing to a neck-and-neck contest.
A majority of American voters are concerned about the growth of socialism and communism in the United States, according to a new poll.
A new poll has revealed that over 60 percent of Americans are concerned about the increasing influence of socialism and communism in the United States, even sparking concerns among a large portion of Democrats. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A majority of American voters are concerned about the growth of socialism and communism in the United States, according to a new poll. DETAIL: According to a new poll by Center Square Voters’ Voice Poll, a recurring national opinion poll, 63 percent of Americans are concerned about the rise of socialism and communism in U.S. politics. Specifically, 36 percent are “very concerned” and 27 percent are “somewhat concerned.” Only 13 percent are “not at all concerned,” while 16 percent…Open