More than a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, a comprehensive analysis of state-level polling suggests that his popularity has weakened nationwide. Some of the sharpest declines are in areas that once supported him most robustly. Key Points Net approval has dropped in every state since Trump began his second term. The most significant...
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faced a barrage of insults from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton after the latter won the Republican primary. During a rally in Houston, Paxton mocked Talarico with various nicknames, including ‘tofu Talarico’ and ‘six-gender Jimmy.’ Paxton also released an ad branding Talarico as ‘Radical Talarico: too low-T for Texas.’ Paxton’s...
Alabama’s attempt to have its redistricting case reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court faced a setback when Justice Clarence Thomas declined to grant an immediate stay on a lower court’s block against the state’s congressional map redesign. Thomas, known for his skepticism toward Voting Rights Act provisions in such cases, denied Alabama Republican officials’ request...
Former acting chair of the Democratic National Committee, Donna Brazile, declined to address Jill Biden’s comments about being ‘frightened’ during her husband’s 2024 presidential debate. Jill Biden expressed concern about Joe Biden’s health during his debate with Donald Trump, fearing he might be having a stroke. The former first lady’s remarks have brought renewed attention...
A lively atmosphere filled the air as supporters actively cheered during a campaign rally for presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella of the Defenders of the Motherland movement in Bogota, Colombia, on May 20, 2026. De la Espriella, known as a combative criminal lawyer, portrays an image of wealth and machismo, appearing in his own...
Republican Representative Mike Collins of Georgia has advanced to a runoff election against Derek Dooley, a former University of Tennessee football coach. This follows a primary election where neither candidate secured 50 percent of the vote. The runoff will determine the GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate from Georgia. Recent polling by JMC Analytics and...
Trump’s Endorsement On Friday, President Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette in her campaign against U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace and other contenders ahead of the state’s GOP gubernatorial primary. Recent polls have placed Evette in the lead, despite earlier surveys showing Mace ahead. Trump has previously endorsed against Mace, but he supports...
Democratic state Representative James Talarico currently leads Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. This information comes from a Texas Public Opinion Research poll released recently. Paxton secured a win against Senator John Cornyn in the Senate GOP runoff, assisted by a late endorsement from former...
A Democratic strategist introduced a candidate who resembles a decoy, creating worry among Republicans about possible confusion with their actual nominee. Campaign materials reveal that Amber Lee, a progressive consultant, announced a Senate bid for a second candidate named “Dan Sullivan,” separate from Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. Nick Puglia, a spokesperson for the National Republican...
Two columnists from The New York Times are facing criticism for their assessment of the Trump-Biden debate in 2024. Critics have highlighted their previous remarks after comments made by former First Lady Jill Biden about the event. Jill Biden expressed concern over her husband’s performance, stating she thought he was ‘having a stroke’ during the...