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politics4 hours ago•4 min saved

Biden Goes on Offense in South Carolina, Attacking Trump and Immigration Policy

In a roughly 20-minute speech in Columbia, Biden went on the offensive against Trump, accusing him of fixating on Obama and trying to undermine elections, while contrasting his own record (lower insulin costs, job growth) with Trump’s. He criticized Trump’s immigration stance and his handling of a Minnesota violence incident tied to immigration enforcement, and noted a NBC News poll showing disapproval of Trump’s border policy. Biden also leaned on South Carolina’s history in nominating presidents as he framed the 2028 race as a continuation of Democratic governance.

via NBC News|

#biden #immigration #politics

politics1 day ago•4 min saved

Polls Show Mounting Doubts About Trump's Mental Fitness

New polls show rising concern about Trump's mental fitness, with Reuters-Ipsos finding 61% say he’s become erratic with age and about 30% of Republicans sharing that view; other surveys (CNN, Washington Post-ABC, Pew) report declines in perceived stamina and mental sharpness, some among Republicans, suggesting health and cognitive questions are growing alongside his unpopularity.

via CNN|

#age #mental-fitness #politics

politics4 days ago•3 min saved

Trump Teases a Long, Policy-Filled State of the Union

President Trump previewed a lengthy State of the Union, saying it will be long due to the breadth of topics. He spent the weekend reviewing the speech with advisers and mimicking the House chamber setup, as he faces sliding polls, party dynamics in Congress, and policy fights over tariffs and Iran.

via The New York Times|

#politics #polls #speechwriting

politics4 days ago•6 min saved

Polls Signal Trump Support Fading as State of the Union Approaches

New polls released ahead of Trump’s State of the Union show his national job approval around 39% with notable disapproval (about 47% strongly). Independents are drifting away (CNN: 26% approve), while Republicans’ backing remains but has softened (CNN: 82% approve, down 8 points; WaPo: 48% strongly approve, down from 63%). Voters disapprove of immigration (58%), economy (57%), inflation (65%), and tariffs (64%), and only 38% say the country is moving in the right direction. Democrats and independents largely say the nation is worse off than a year ago, signaling broad concern as the address nears.

via Politico|

#approval-rating #donald-trump #independents

politics4 days ago•11 min saved

Poll finds waning checks and balances as Trump expands presidential power

A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll taken Jan. 27–30, 2026 finds about two-thirds of Americans say the system of checks and balances isn’t working well, up sharply across parties as Trump expands executive power. Despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs, most see Trump’s policies changing the country for the worse (55%). Analysts differ on whether this signals constitutional erosion or a return to pre-Watergate norms. The survey, which included 1,462 adults and 1,326 registered voters, notes Trump has signed 243 executive orders this term, and it comes ahead of his State of the Union and the midterms.

via PBS|

#checks-and-balances #democracy #politics

politics4 days ago•214 min saved

Independents' support for Trump hits new low ahead of State of the Union

CNN's latest SSRS poll shows Trump’s overall approval at 36% with independents at 26%—the lowest independents reading in either term—amid 61% who say his policies will move the country in the wrong direction. Voters cite the economy and cost of living as the top issue for his State of the Union.

via CNN|

#approval-rating #independents #politics

world6 days ago•6 min saved

Putin’s Grip on Public Support Holds, but War Fatigue Looms in Year Five

As the Ukraine war enters its fifth year, Russian public opinion remains ambiguously split: polls show mixed signals, with some Russians backing the conflict while others stay passive or wary. Analysts argue Putin benefits from a partial social contract and propaganda, yet genuine backing appears fragile and potentially contingent on the economy and costs staying tolerable. The Kremlin hides the true toll, relies on incentives and selective mobilization, and many citizens practice ‘internal emigration,’ suggesting the much-discussed ‘Putin consensus’ could fray if the war’s price rises.

via The Conversation|

#polls #public-opinion #putin

california-politics6 days ago•7 min saved

Money, Media, and a Broad Field Lift Swalwell and Steyer in California’s Governor Race

With no breakout candidate in California’s open Democratic governor race, Rep. Eric Swalwell and billionaire Tom Steyer have surged into the top tier in recent polls. Swalwell has gained visibility through cable news presence and a strong endorsement from Sen. Adam Schiff, while Steyer has saturated major media markets with ads, leveraging his wealth to stay front and center. The field remains unsettled, helping both veterans’ campaigns to endure, though Porter remains a contender and other rivals attack them to slow momentum.

via Politico|

#california-governor #california-politics #campaign-ads

politics11 days ago•18 min saved

Trump’s Whiplash Presidency Under Growing Scrutiny

POLITICO’s Playbook surveys a string of abrupt policy reversals by President Trump across immigration, finance, and foreign policy, arguing the chaotic U-turns have undercut White House steadiness and unsettled Republicans even as some economic data glimmers; with 2028 on the horizon, analysts warn public opinion is hardening on cost of living and immigration, complicating the GOP’s path forward.

via Politico|

#midterms #policy-u-turns #politics

politics21 days ago•324 min saved

Poll data show GOP backlash grows after Alex Pretti killing

New Ipsos and Quinnipiac polls released after Alex Pretti’s death show Americans view the shooting by federal agents as excessive and not justified, with Republicans shifting more against the administration’s immigration crackdown. Ipsos finds 55% call the force excessive vs. 16% who see it as necessary, and Quinnipiac reports 62% say Pretti’s killing was not justified (vs. 22% not justified for Good earlier). The data mirror a widening Republican backlash, complicating Trump’s hardline immigration agenda and signaling political vulnerability if another incident occurs.

via cnn.com|

#alex-pretti #immigration #politics

politics25 days ago•3 min saved

Polls Hint at Subtle Discontent Among Trump Voters, Echoed by SNL Sketch

New polling data show growing, nuanced discontent among Trump voters—erosion of support on multiple issues and notable disapproval—while outright regret remains relatively modest. The trend mirrors the SNL ‘Mom Confession’ sketch, which satirizes a shift toward skepticism among supporters, suggesting voters are reconsidering their stance even if they don’t yet express full disapproval in simple verdicts.

via CNN|

#politics #polls #public-opinion

politics29 days ago•13 min saved

LDP Poised for Solo Majority in Japan’s Feb. General Election

Polls from two media outlets indicate the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is on track to secure a standalone majority in Japan’s February Lower House election, a major win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, though uncertainty remains over Komeito’s absence and any coordination with the Japan Innovation Party.

via The Japan Times|

#election #japan #ldp

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Polls Tilt Toward Abolishing ICE After Minneapolis Shooting

Two YouGov polls conducted within 24 hours of a Minneapolis shooting show Americans now favor abolishing ICE (46% support vs 41% oppose), with Democrats overwhelmingly in favor and Republicans mostly against; a majority also disapprove of how ICE handles its job and view its tactics as too forceful. Americans are split on protests against ICE, and opinions of the Border Patrol vary by party and whether respondents have seen video of the shooting, with video viewers more likely to deem the event unjustified.

via YouGov|

#border-patrol #ice #immigration

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Poll Finds Most Voters Don’t See Benefit in Trump’s Second Term

A New York Times/Siena poll of 1,625 registered voters (Jan 12–17, 2026) finds only 32% say the country is better off compared with a year ago, 49% say worse; voters broadly disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, immigration, the Russia-Ukraine war, and Venezuela, and 51% say his policies have made life less affordable; Republicans remain supportive of him despite these views.

via The New York Times|

#cost-of-living #economy #new-york-timessiena-poll

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Disillusioned Trump voters rethink loyalty as second term faces policy clashes

As Trump marks one year in his second term, several voters who backed him express concerns about immigration enforcement, tariffs, and foreign policy, signaling waning approval in polls and potential turnout risks for Republicans ahead of the midterms.

via Chicago Tribune|

#immigration #midterms #politics