In the NPR survey done by GQR and POS (click here for methodology), the GOP advantage in the key 60 Dem districts is significant on the generic ballot. But, the advantage is even greater when campaign interest is factored in. Looking just at those who rate their interest in the election as a “10” (very […]
NPR – Congressional Battleground Poll conducted June 7-10, 2010 The poll was done in 70 key districts — 60 held by Dems, and 10 by GOPers. The data underscores the troubles facing Democrats, highlights GOP message opportunities. Interview Schedule in PDF Format 2010 Congressional Battleground Definitions – NPR/GQR/POS Poll
By now, nearly everyone knows the national political environment is problematic for Democrats this election cycle. However, an in-depth survey of key swing congressional districts underscores that the opportunities Republicans have to make significant gains in November are even more widespread than conventional wisdom holds. The survey was conducted for National Public Radio by Greenberg […]
Glen Bolger was mentioned in the Southern Political Report about the Georgia gubernatorial race. Lori Weigel was quoted in The Gainesville Sun regarding a local tax referendum. Bill McInturff was quoted in the Wall Street Journal concerning the country’s anti-incumbent mood. Glen Bolger was quoted in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat about unifying the Republican base […]
The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll has a great deal of interesting data in it. The big story the Post focused on was anger at incumbents. I (and others) have made the case that anger at incumbents have in past years translated in November to wave elections that benefit one party at the expense of the […]
Public Opinion Strategies was mentioned in a Franklin News Post article regarding Virginia State Senator Robert Hurt. Neil Newhouse was quoted in the New York Times with respect to government spending. Public Opinion Strategies was cited in the The Detroit News regarding the Michigan governor’s race. Neil Newhouse was quoted in the Hartford Courant about […]
Bill McInturff’s latest presentation on health care highlights the seven reasons there was no spike for President Obama after passage, looks at public opinion right now on health care, and the likely impact of the health care issue on the November election. Click here for the presentation.
Neil Newhouse was quoted in Roll Call concerning early polling in Ohio’s 1st Congressional District. Bill McInturff was quoted in an MSNBC Today article regarding immigration reform. A Public Opinion Strategies’ poll was cited in The Virginian-Pilot regarding the Republican Primary in Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District. A Public Opinion Strategies’ poll was mentioned in National […]
The NBC/MSNBC/Telemundo poll was conducted by the polling organizations of Peter D. Hart and Bill McInturff from May 20 to 23, 2010. The survey was conducted by telephone among a cross section of 700 adults (including a sample of 70 interviews among adults who only use a cell phone). This survey includes additional interviews among […]
A recent ARG national survey (5/17-20, N=1,100 adults) found that the perception of America’s economy has weakened since April. Only 31% say the economy is getting better (down from 39% in April), while 40% say it is getting worse (the third month in a row that “worse” was at 40-41%). Plus, the President’s own approval […]
