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• Another Poll Verifies Clinton Has Kept Her Large Lead

  

  Yesterday, I related the results of a new CNN / ORC Poll that showed Hillary Clinton had retained her large lead over Bernie Sanders nationally. Now a second... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Obama Job Approval Is Now 51% In The New ABC/WP Poll

  

  President Obama is being looked on more favorably regarding his job performance, and for the first time since May of 2013 is above 50%. It now rests at 51%. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Clinton Maintains Her Big Lead After The Democratic Debate

  

  Bernie Sanders' supporters knew their candidate trailed significantly in all the polls -- and they were counting on him to wow Democrats in the debate and... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Second Poll Released On New Hampshire Democratic Race

  

  A couple of days ago, I showed you the results of the Suffolk University / Boston Globe Poll taken after the Democratic debate. Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Most People Still Believe Clinton Will Be Democratic Nominee

  

  This meter chart was made from the results of a new Rasmussen Poll -- done on October 14th and 15th of a random national sample of 1,000 likely voters, with a... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Warren Asks Who Congress Works For - NRA Or Citizens?

  

  We've known for a couple of years now that about 90% of the American public wants to see the loopholes in the federal background check law closed. Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Socialism Is The Albatross Around Bernie Sanders' Neck

  

  Throughout his political career, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has proudly described himself as a socialist. Now that he's running for president, he has... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• I Admire Bernie For His Honesty (And Political Bravery)

  

  (This caricature of Bernie Sanders is from DonkeyHotey.) Regular readers of this blog will know that I support Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Constitutional Amendments On November 3rd Texas Ballot

  Texans will go to the polls on November 3rd. In many locations, there are no actual candidates being voted on -- but that doesn't mean it's not important.... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• After A Strong Debate, Clinton Closes Gap In New Hampshire

  

  A month ago, it looked like Bernie Sanders might run away with the primary in New Hampshire. He had a large and growing lead. The last New Hampshire poll... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The United States Is Still A Blood-Thirsty Nation

  

  The good news for those who want the United States to join the company of civilized nations (nations who have eliminated the death penalty) is that support for... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• $15.00 An Hour Is NOT Too High For The Minimum Wage

  

  (These images are from Think Progress.) It has become obvious that the minimum wage in the United States is not a livable wage. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Majority Of Democrats Say Clinton Won Democratic Debate

  

  Immediately after last Tuesday's Democratic debate, several news sites let their readers vote on who won the debate. The polls were NOT scientific because they... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Clinton And Sanders Top All Others In 3rd Quarter Donations

  

  (These figures are from the Federal Elections Commission website.) The total amount raised by all six Democratic candidates combined in the third quarter of 201... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Hillary Clinton's Wall Street Plan Is Best (But She'll Need More Democrats...

  

  One of the biggest differences between Democrats and Republicans is over how to treat the giant financial organizations on Wall Street. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Seniors To Be Tossed Under The Bus - No COLA in 2016

  

  (Chart made from figures provided at ssa.gov.) It's already tough enough for retired Americans to live -- especially those who rely entirely on Social Security... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• The War In Afghanistan Is Becoming Truly Endless

  

  (This image of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan is from fcir.org.) George Bush started the war in Afghanistan on October 7, 2001. That means it has been going on fo... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Hillary Is Out-Of-Step With Public On Marijuana Legalization

  

  (This image of marijuana is from ABC News.) If you weren't listening closely, you might have missed the discussion of marijuana legalization in the recent... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Public Still Angry With Congress (Especially GOP Members)

  

  These charts were made from the latest YouGov Poll -- done between October 8th and 12th of a random national sample of 1,000 adults (with a margin of error of... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Politico's "Insider" Opinions On Democratic Debate Winner

  

  There are no polls yet on the Democratic debate (and whether it has changed anyone's mind), but the website Politico has an interesting panel that gave their... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2015 POLITICS, SOCIETY