Latest from John Sides
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TV ads still win elections. And Democrats are buying a lot more of them.
They matter in the presidential race — but affect House and Senate races even more.
- Oct 28, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Americans rate Trump better on the economy. But it may not help him in November.
Which Americans disapprove of Trump overall — but approve of his handling of the economy? Mostly Biden voters.
- Sep 2, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Donald Trump’s problems with senior voters started long before the coronavirus
Biden’s appeal to seniors has “flattened” a different kind of curve.
- May 26, 2020
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Negative views of Asian people have risen in both parties
The trend tracks the pandemic’s spread. It’s worse among Republicans.
- Apr 8, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Why Trump’s approval bump isn’t helping him against Joe Biden
The voters who increasingly approve of Trump aren’t actually the ones likely to vote for him in November.
- Mar 31, 2020
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Surprisingly few voters think Trump cares about ‘people like me’
Trump was supposed to remake the GOP brand. He's been recast in its image, instead.
- Mar 26, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Americans have increasingly dismal views of the economy, but they don’t blame Trump
Trump’s approval hasn’t budged despite the economic fallout of the coronavirus.
- Mar 20, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Are Democrats really in disarray? Don’t underestimate their unity.
A new survey shows that Democrats like their candidates and — surprise! — don’t like Trump.
- Jan 31, 2020
- Monkey Cage
- Analysis
Incumbent presidents usually get more popular when they run for reelection. Will Trump?
Trump’s best-case scenario could be what happened to Barack Obama.
- Jan 9, 2020
- PostEverything
- Perspective
Why Trump isn’t getting credit from voters for good economic news
It’s not just about impeachment and the surrounding controversies.
- Dec 26, 2019