Opinion Today
August 29, 2024
Fox News Poll: Harris closes gap with Trump in Sun Belt states Dana Blanton & Victoria Balara, Fox News While support for Donald Trump has held steady, Kamala Harris has improved on Joe Biden’s 2024 election numbers in four battleground states, driven by strong support among women, Black voters, and young voters. In addition, while Trump leads on top issues, more voters see Harris as the one who can unite the country -- and who will "fight for people like you."
The Democratic convention, Kennedy's move, and Labor Day: August 25 - 27, 2024 Economist/YouGov Poll Kathy Frankovic & David Montgomery, YouGov This week’s Economist/YouGov poll covers the election, Kennedy's withdrawal, the Democratic convention, policy differences, labor, and Labor Day.
Trump's edge over Harris on economy, crime slips, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Jason Lange, Reuters Donald Trump's advantage over Kamala Harris on the economy and crime is eroding among U.S. voters, a sign the Democratic vice president's campaign is gathering momentum ahead of the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. Hispanic people favor Harris, but with opportunities for Trump Jared Sousa and Gary Langer, ABC News Racial and ethnic groups divide sharply in trust to handle key issues in the 2024 presidential election, with Hispanic Americans a group to watch. While they prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump on most issues, her advantage with them is more tenuous than among other people of color.
Democrats Drive Surge in Election Enthusiasm Jeffrey M. Jones, Gallup Americans’ enthusiasm about voting in this year’s election has surged in recent months, with 69% of U.S. adults now saying they are “more enthusiastic than usual” about voting. This is up from 54% in March. The Aug. 1-20 survey was conducted mostly before the Aug. 19-22 Democratic National Convention but after President Joe Biden abandoned his reelection bid on July 21.
How much control do Americans think the president really has? Taylor Orth, YouGov Americans generally perceive the president to have substantial control over military operations, foreign policy, and judicial appointments — according to a recent survey — and much less control over indicators such as high-school graduation rates, drug addiction rates, and private sector wages.
