Tag: Polls

The Prognostication Follies

Jay Cost · September 30, 2016 5:15 am

The death penalty is no longer supported by the majority of Americans, making it the first time in nearly a half century the public is unsure about capital punishment, according to a Pew Research report released Thursday. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Poll: Support for death penalty nears 50-year low

Anna Giaritelli · September 29, 2016 11:08 pm

"Meet The Press" moderator Chuck Todd became incredulous Thursday as a spokesman for Donald Trump's campaign continued to cite non-scientific polls as evidence that Trump won Monday's debate. (screenshot)

‘Those are bogus!’: Chuck Todd, Trump aide clash over online polls

Al Weaver · September 29, 2016 10:33 pm

Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump 49-45 in a head-to-head matchup, and beats him 44-40 when the two major alternative party candidates are added. (AP Photo)

National poll: Most think Clinton won the debate

Kelly Cohen · September 29, 2016 3:33 pm

Clinton, Trump in dead heat in South Carolina

Ryan Lovelace · September 29, 2016 11:59 am

Two-thirds or more of respondents in a new poll favor policies to bring down prescription prices. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Americans favor policies to lower drug prices

Paige Winfield Cunningham · September 29, 2016 7:00 am

Exactly 50 percent of voters laid the blame equally on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton supporters for engaging in and promoting harsh language. (AP Photo)

Seven in 10 Americans say 2016 election has brought out the worst in people

Gabby Morrongiello · September 28, 2016 5:00 pm

According to a new poll, 49 percent of likely voters thought Hillary Clinton won the first presidential debate. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Poll: Half of likely voters think Clinton won the debate

Ryan Lovelace · September 28, 2016 1:21 pm

Which Post-Debate Polls to Trust And Which to Disregard

Jay Cost · September 27, 2016 6:14 pm

Donald Trump jumped to a 7 percent lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in Iowa, according to a new poll. (AP Photos)

Trump campaigns as Clinton spends money

Becket Adams · September 26, 2016 11:46 pm

Voters aren't asking "Who do I like the most?", they're asking "Who do I dislike the least?" (AP Photos)

Where the 2016 race stands before the first debate

Gabby Morrongiello · September 26, 2016 9:36 pm

Sunshine State voters strongly dislike both candidates. Hillary Clinton is viewed unfavorably by 55 percent of poll respondents, and Donald Trump is nearly as bad with 53 percent. (AP Photo)

Clinton and Trump virtually tied in Florida

Kelly Cohen · September 26, 2016 8:23 pm