President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour) President Donald J. Trump disembarks Marine One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, and is escorted to Air Force One by U.S. Air Force personnel. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)

Trump Wears out his Welcome

So says Pew.

Insecurity-in-Chief

Trump brags about being the “most admired” and provides yet another example of poor understanding of data.

Why the Polls Were Wrong

A myriad of possible explanations.

Facts over Feelings

A reminder that narratives are narratives and data are data.

Public Perceives Biden Legitimately Winning

Some good news for our democracy.

Post-Election National Survey

Some interesting findings from the preeminent Republican polling firm.

Blue Wave Crashes

It’ll be days before we know the final 2020 results but a resounding repudiation is unlikely.

New PA Poll

Monmuth’s latest.

Is the Race Narrowing?

Trump has pulled ahead in some individual polls but Biden continues to have a commanding lead.

Could Trump Shock the World Again?

Fear of a reprise of 2016 is still with us.

A Brief PSA on Polling Error

It isn’t unidirectional.

How Confident Should We Be in the Polls?

Two prominent media pollsters are hedging their bets.

Doug Jones’ Personal Appeal

Alabama’s junior Senator needs my help.

Could Biden Win Texas and Lose Ohio?

The state polling is not lining up along usual patterns.

Judiciary Approves Barrett Despite Democratic Boycott

Chuck Schumer and company sent a signal to their base against a fait accompli.

No, Trump Isn’t Above 50%

Let’s just say Rasmussen is an extreme outlier.

Trump Gaining Black and Hispanic Voters

Some surprising poll numbers.

Biden’s Lead is Historic

He has the largest lead of any challenger since modern polling began in 1936.

Another Double-Digit Poll for Biden

Trump continues to lag.

Rasmussen Says What?

Trump’s favorite pollster has some bad news for him.

2016 v. 2020

One of these really isn’t like the other.

A Few Polls to Ponder

Some numbers from PA and a CNN poll that gives Biden a huge lead.

Five Weeks Out

Joe Biden’s chances remain extraordinarily good.

Comparative Approval Ratings

Is Trump really an outlier?

Do the Polls Matter?

President Trump is historically unpopular and has consistently trailed Joe Biden. He could still win.

Some Swing State Polls

More good news for Biden.

Majority Think Trump and Biden Mentally Unfit

The two oldest major party nominees in American history are not inspiring great confidence.

Another Poll

The latest FNC poll has more good news for Biden.

Some New Polls

New numbers show more consistency.

Impatience and Election Night

Accuracy takes time.

A Surprising Poll

Trump is less popular with the troops that one might assume.

Trump’s Free Fall Over?

The President has hit rock bottom.

Democrats Likely to Retake Senate

A hundred days out, a wave election is the best bet.

62% of Americans Afraid to Share Political Views

An interesting if frustrating new survey from Cato.

Biden Well Ahead of Clinton at This Stage

Comparisons with 2016 all work against Trump’s re-election.

Trump Fires Campaign Manager Again

The President does not like his poll numbers.

Biden’s Massive Lead

President Trump is behind 14 points in the latest NYT poll.

Americans Unhappier—and Happier—Than Ever

Fewer people are very happy and more are not too happy than any time in a longstanding survey.

Biden’s Record Gender Gap

If the Democrats win back the White House in November, it’ll be no thanks to men.

A Note on 2016 Polling

Because sometimes a comment starts to become a post.

Biden in the Driver’s Seat

The Economist gives Joe Biden an 83% chance to win the Electoral College.

Biden Leads By Electoral College-Proof Margins

The vagaries of our Presidential election mechanism gave us a surprising result in 2016. That’s unlikely this year.

75 Percent of Democrats Happy with Biden

The Tara Reade allegations haven’t hurt the presumptive nominee with the party.

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, and Attorney General William Barr, displays his signature after signing an Executive Order to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging, Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) President Donald J. Trump, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, left, and Attorney General William Barr, displays his signature after signing an Executive Order to Prevent Hoarding and Price Gouging, Monday, March 23, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Trump Approval Up During Crisis

The President seems to be enjoying a mild rally effect.

Joementum Kills Brokered Convention Dream

Nate Silver now gives Biden an 87% chance of winning the nomination outright.

Steyer as South Carolina Spoiler

The vanity candidate may impact the race.

Nevada Caucuses Go as Expected

Media overreacts to the Sanders victory all the polls predicted.

Are Biden and Warren Toast?

Two early frontrunners are being written off.

Post-New Hampshire Polling

We now have five candidates in double-digits.