#126: The Smoking Poll

In this episode, Kristen and Margie break down the latest polls on Trump’s approval ratings, the Russia investigation, and voter opinions on healthcare. They also discuss topics like smoker discrimination, the public’s view on Trump’s personality, and the upcoming midterms.

(Recorded 7/21/17) In this episode, Kristen and Margie dive into the hot political climate surrounding Washington, discussing the latest polls and public opinions. They explore the rising approval ratings and increasing scrutiny of Trump’s actions, including his meeting with a Russian lawyer. Along with political topics, they discuss the issue of smoker discrimination, how voters feel about Trump’s success with domestic and foreign policies, and more. Tune in for the latest numbers and analysis! Don’t forget to follow @ksoltisanderson @margieomero @thepollsters.

Poll of the Week:

• Gallup: A Majority of American Smokers Believe They Are Discriminated Against
• HuffPost: Trump Approval Ratings
• WaPo/ABC: Public Opinion of Trump Diminishes Since Spring
• Monmouth: Majority of Americans Think Trump’s Meeting with Russian Lawyer Was Inappropriate
• Morning Consult/Politico: Majority of Voters Think Trump, Jr.’s Meeting Was Inappropriate
• Bloomberg: Voter Opinion on Trump’s Domestic and Foreign Policies
• Gallup: Americans Disapprove of Trump’s Personality and Character
• WaPo/ABC: Majority of Voters View Trump’s Actions as “Unpresidential”
• Echelon Insights/Medium: Narrow Plurality of Trump Country Voters Support Trump’s “Solar Wall”
• PPP: A Plurality of Trump Voters Would Still Approve if He Shot Someone on Fifth Avenue
• NBC News/WSJ: Broad Support for Trump’s Policies in Trump Counties
• WaPo/ABC: Voters Prefer Democrats Control Congress in 2018, Republicans Are Motivated to Show Up at the Polls
• CEF/Brilliant Corners: Some Obama Voters Voted Against Clinton in Protest and Do Not Regret Their Choice
• Monmouth: Americans Are Less Supportive of the Senate’s Health Care Reform Bill
• Pew: Americans Divided on Balancing Free Speech and Safety in Tackling Online Harassment
• Merriam-Webster: Teenagers Know Emojis Best, While Fifty-Year-Olds Are Least Knowledgeable

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