Tag: Polls and Public Opinion

Voters Say They Want Gun Control. Their Votes Say Something Different.

It’s one of the most puzzling questions for Democrats in American politics: Why is the political system so…

Trump’s Primary Losses Puncture His Invincibility

Donald J. Trump had cast this year’s primaries as a moment to measure his power, endorsing candidates by…

Amber Heard, Johnny Depp and Why We Love to See Women Humiliated

There’s something almost pornographic about the voyeurism involved, with a kink for every predilection: fame, beauty, drugs, extreme…

How Democrats Want to Put Republicans on the Defensive on Abortion

In politics, sometimes you need to lose in order to win.Wednesday’s planned vote on the Women’s Health Protection…

How Roe Shaped the World of Work for Women

When Barbara Schwartz looks back at her younger days working as a Broadway stagehand, she remembers the electricity…

Do Americans Support Abortion Rights? Depends on the State.

A majority of Americans believe that abortion should be legal in all or most cases. But the story…

Democrats’ Mystery: How to Brighten a Presidency and a National Mood

“While President Biden and Democrats work to lower costs and continue the historic economic recovery made possible by…

Biden Received Early Warnings That Immigration and Inflation Could Erode His Support

WASHINGTON — President Biden enjoyed high approval among Americans in the early months of his presidency. Millions of…

Inside Le Pen Territory as France Votes in a Runoff Election

“If women are wearing them just for their religion, OK,” Mr. Gérard said, “but I think in general…

Macron to Face Le Pen for President as French Gravitate Toward Extremes

PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, in the runoff of…

With Macron and Le Pen Leading Election Field, a Fractured France Decides

DIJON, France — At Le Carillon, a convivial place for a coq au vin as France prepares to…

Even Before France Votes, the French Right Is a Big Winner

PARIS — With just days to go before the first round of France’s presidential election, President Emmanuel Macron…