The Republican defeat in New Jersey is unsurprising. The deep-blue state went for Hillary Clinton by 14 points, and on Tuesday the next governor, Democrat Phil Murphy, won by 13. The Republican nominee, Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, simply couldn’t escape the gr...
A Morning Consult second quarter poll (July-September) finds only three vulnerable senators up for re-election have approval ratings higher than 50% one year out from next year’s midterms.
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Rural voters enthusiastically supported President Donald Trump in 2016, but a recent Reuters/IPSOS poll found their support is waning. In Jan., Mr. Trump’s approval was a net 17% with rural votes.
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It is easy to dismiss the impeachment efforts of Democratic Reps. Brad Sherman, Al Green and Maxine Waters as the actions of inconsequential backbenchers.
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Fifty-four percent of Americans want their political leaders to compromise to get things done, according to a recent Gallup poll. That compares to just 18% who say they want their leaders to stick to their beliefs, even if it means having little to show ...
Steve Bannon, the failed presidential adviser and alt-right sympathizer, has declared war on incumbent Republicans, particularly Sen. Mitch McConnell. From his perch at Breitbart, Mr. Bannon is vowing to defeat officeholders who back Mr. McConnell as majo...
