Category: Polls and Public Opinion

High Prices Haunt Trump and the GOP on Eve of the Midterms

The New York Times – Business:
A backlash over high prices helped Republicans capture a majority in 2024. Now, it may be the source of the party’s own undoing.
Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

The New York Times – Business:
In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.
Social Security COLA for 2027 Will Be 3.6%

The New York Times – Business:
The cost of living adjustment, or COLA, for next year will be the largest since 2023. Retirees will see the extra money in their benefit checks starting in January.
House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval

The New York Times – On the Runway:
It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Demand Tighter Controls on A.I.

The New York Times – Business:
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.
Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
A ‘Blue Wave’ May Be Building, but How High?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?
It’s Poll Watcher Training Season. Distrust Is on the Lesson Plan.

The New York Times – Business:
Groups are preparing thousands of observers for midterm elections in November. Some volunteers are being conditioned to expect bad behavior.
Dear A.I. Companies: This Is Why America Hates You (and What You Can Do About It)

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We won’t get fooled again.
Americans Hate Data Centers. Why?

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Three fourths of Americans oppose data centers. Why?
Dolly Parton Was Someone We Could All Agree On. Even in Polls.

The New York Times – Music:
Few could match the bipartisan support that Ms. Parton received in public opinion polls. Not even Taylor Swift.
John Fetterman’s Popularity With Republicans Surges, Poll Finds

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Pennsylvania Republicans now view John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic senator, more favorably than its sitting G.O.P. senator, a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found.