Category: Polls and Public Opinion

Elon Musk Reinstates Trump’s Twitter Account

Mr. Musk, who had asked Twitter users about whether to bring back the former president to the service, said, “The people have spoken.”
As the Pandemic Drags On, Americans Struggle for New Balance

As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty.
An Inflation-Driven Midterm Will Not Change Biden’s Economic Focus

The president said he would not change his economic approach, adding that his policies were working.
Inflation Plagues Democrats in Polling. Will It Crush Them at the Ballot Box?

Americans are extremely attuned to the cost of living, and as midterm election voters head to the polls, they are divided over whom to blame.
Forecasting the Future of Election Prediction Markets

After flying under the radar as academic experiments, the markets are facing close regulatory scrutiny. But they are worth preserving, our columnist says.
The Market Usually Rises After the Midterms. Will This Time Be Different?

With worries about the economy rising, the four-year presidential cycle for stocks may not follow the established pattern.
Why the Price of Gas Has Such Power Over Us

“When prices go up, we have this feeling of oppression that we can’t do everything we want.”
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.