#222: Megan Rapinoe for President!

This episode discusses the latest polling around Trump’s approval, the Democratic field for 2020, personal finances, tariffs, trade, and veterans. It also covers the surprising rise of Megan Rapinoe as a presidential candidate.

Trump and 2020 Democrats

Trump Approval (RealClear Politics Average)

General Election Polling Average (RealClear Politics Average)

2020 Democratic Presidential Nomination (RealClear Politics Average) POLL AVERAGE

Joe Biden Isn’t The Unequivocal 2020 Democratic Front-Runner Anymore (HuffPo)

CNN has new standards for reporting on polls

CNN’s transparency questionnaire for polling standards (CNN)

Personal Finances polls

More Optimism about Personal Finances (AP/NORC)

1 in 4 don’t plan to retire despite realities of aging (AP/NORC)

Tariffs and Trade

Divided Country Wary of Tariffs, Trade, Tech (RealClear Opinion Research)

Veterans

Trump Draws Stronger Support From Veterans Than From the Public on Leadership of U.S. Military (Pew Research)

Women’s World Cup!

Polling: Megan Rapinoe for President? (Public Policy Polling)

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