#168: Booze, Weed & Porn All Get A Bump
Margie discusses a variety of polls, including those on Michael Avenatti, Trump’s approval rating, the Generic Ballot, tariffs, and public opinions on morality, gender in politics, and news fatigue.
Booze, Weed, and Porn All Up in the Polls!
Margie is lonely on the road, but she’s got polls to keep her company! Especially polls about Michael Avenatti! Trump’s approval ratings hold steady and the Democrats rebound a little in the Generic Ballot. Tariffs have the nation calling flatly, “Anyone?…Anyone?†Women did well in the most recent primaries but do people think they’ll change anything when in office? And, finally, the annual Gallup numbers on what Americans find morally (un)acceptable.
Polls of the Week: What Does The Public Think Of Michael Avenatti?
Quinnipiac University Poll
Echelon Insights Poll
Trumplandia and Generic Ballot
Trump’s approval drops a bit to 44% but data shows a large number of voters want to check him.
Trump Job Approval
NBC/WSJ Poll
Examining Public Support for Checks on Presidential Power
News Fatigue
Pew Research: Almost seven-in-ten Americans have news fatigue
What’s in a Tariff?
Politico Poll: Poll: Few voters think tariffs will help U.S. economy
Gender in Politics
Republicans are less convinced than Democrats that electing more women would make Congress more productive
Morality in America
Overwhelming majorities find drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana morally acceptable
More Americans Say Pornography Is Morally Acceptable
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