Pollsters’ credibility is constantly at stake. If the industry collectively misses the mark, public trust erodes, and confidence in the system itself is called into question.
Even in polarized times, some American voters still cross party lines to support both Democratic and Republican candidates.
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Democrats are desperate to retake control of Congress; Republicans want to keep it. To win, it helps to know what kind of voter is willing to cross party lines.
NextGen, a youth and democracy group, encouraging University of Central Florida students to vote early on campus in the 2018 midterms, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25, 2018.
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Some are calling for wealth caps and reduced political influence.
Many Americans are choosing not to engage with politics, instead sticking their heads in the sand to protect their mental health.
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Political polarization and people not being exposed to other perspectives online are two major factors that contribute to Americans feeling exhausted with politics.
Only 26% of Republicans think the FBI is doing a good or excellent job.
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Postelection analysis of 2024 voters’ behavior reveals several ways self-described political independents differ from those who say they are Republicans or Democrats.
Elon Musk uses X to amplify Trump’s political messages.
Donald Trump at an election night celebration early on Nov. 6, 2024, when he claimed “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters.
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Donald Trump claims the 2024 election gave him a mandate. Scholars who study the presidency are skeptical about the entire concept of a mandate. That hasn’t stopped many presidents from claiming one.
Ukraine marks 1,000 days of the full-scale war against Russia.
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A new study looks at how the U.S. stock market reacted to Donald Trump’s victory.
What can be done to lessen political polarization in the U.S.? A few nonprofit organizations are trying to amplify their methods to tone town the temperature.
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How did this lifelong Democrat go full MAGA? A scholar of populism finds some answers in the ‘manosphere’ podcasts credited with helping Trump win, such as those hosted by Theo Von and Joe Rogan.
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Donald Trump was supported by a group of converted Democrats, like Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, RFK Jr and Tulsi Gabbard, who are united by membership of the intellectual dark web. What is it?