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October 25, 2016

The Politics These Two Unpopular Nominees Hath Wrought by Michael Barone

In last week's third and (thank goodness) final presidential debate, each candidate did an excellent job of presenting convincing arguments for why people shouldn't vote for the other.

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October 24, 2016

31% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction

Thirty-one percent (31%) of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction, according to a new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey for the week ending October 20.

October 24, 2016

Most Fear Voter Fraud, Say Candidates Shouldn't Accept Early Results

Hillary Clinton was shocked at Donald Trump’s statement during the final presidential debate that he will wait until the election results are final before accepting them because he's concerned about potential voter fraud. But most voters think that’s the right decision.

October 22, 2016

What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls - Week Ending October 22, 2016

The debates are done. Is it a race or a runaway? Depends on whom you ask.

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October 21, 2016

The Four Things Hillary Could do to Close the Deal Against Trump By Ted Rall

She's ahead in the polls by roughly three to four points. Given her opposition, however, Hillary Clinton ought be doing a lot better than that.

Consider Clinton's structural advantages over Donald Trump.

October 21, 2016

Most Still Say Clinton Should Have Been Indicted

Most voters still disagree with the FBI's decision not to seek a criminal indictment of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton over her mishandling of classified information when she was secretary of State, and even more rate the issue as important to their vote.

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October 21, 2016

An Establishment in Panic By Pat Buchanan

Pressed by moderator Chris Wallace as to whether he would accept defeat should Hillary Clinton win the election, Donald Trump replied, "I will tell you at the time. I'll keep you in suspense."

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October 21, 2016

Despite Trump, Demotic Protest Politics Doesn't Always Fail by Michael Barone

2016 has been a big year for protest politics -- not just in the United States, what with Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump getting over 40 percent of primary votes, but also all over Europe and Latin America, where voters have been rejecting the advice of their nations' political, financial and media establishments.

October 20, 2016

Utah Senate: Lee (R) 57%, Snow (D) 25%

While the presidential race in Utah is unusually close, Republican Senator Mike Lee appears poised to keep his seat against Democratic challenger Misty Snow.

October 20, 2016

Voters Put More Emphasis on a Candidate's Business Experience

Voters now rate a candidate's business past as more important to their vote than experience in government.

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October 20, 2016

With 19 Days to Go, Clinton’s Lead Is Bigger Than Ever by Larry J. Sabato, Kyle Kondik, and Geoffrey Skelley

The mist is lifting from the map of the United States and the moment of clarity for the 2016 general election campaign has arrived. Yes, there is still uncertainty about some states in the Electoral College. But nearly all of it comes in states that Mitt Romney won in 2012 or a couple of Barack Obama states that Hillary Clinton doesn’t need to win.

October 19, 2016

Democrats More Confident Their Nominee Will Help in Congress Races

Democrats are nearly twice as likely as Republicans to think their presidential nominee will help congressional candidates in their party.

October 19, 2016

Clinton, Trump Still Unpopular With Most Voters

Most voters still share unfavorable opinions of the two major party candidates for president.

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October 19, 2016

Despite All the Slime and Party Traitors, Donald Trump Still Has a Chance By Charles Hurt

Donald Trump is still in this race, and he can still win it.

October 19, 2016

Voters Rate A Candidate's Policies More Important Than Character

Nearly half of voters still say their choice this presidential election will be the lesser of two evils, although Trump supporters feel that way more strongly than Clinton voters do. Fortunately for both major party candidates who have been beset with questions about their honesty and integrity, most voters put their policy positions ahead of their character.

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October 19, 2016

Debate Depressive Disorder By Michelle Malkin

 How many more broadcast bust-ups will it take before America finally decides to make its presidential election debates tolerable again? I can't take it anymore. Can you?

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October 19, 2016

A Better Choice by John Stossel

Hillary Clinton is a manipulative, power-mad liar.

October 18, 2016

Voters Show More Support For a No-Fly Zone in Syria

The nature of U.S. involvement in the ongoing war in Syria has been one of the key foreign policy issues this presidential election season, and most voters now favor a no-fly zone in the embattled country despite increasing concern that it may bring the United States into a military confrontation with Russia.

October 18, 2016

Most Say Media, Not Russians, Tilting the Election

Most voters aren’t buying the story that the Russians are trying to manipulate the election for Donald Trump but think the U.S. media is trying to swing things for Hillary Clinton.