Tag: midterms


  • Texas Republicans Clash Over Health Care Policy Tactics

    Texas Republicans Clash Over Health Care Policy Tactics

    Overview As the midterm election cycle heats up, a familiar fault line is reemerging in Congress: how to handle health care policy, especially the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. While many Republicans in the House want to avoid extending the subsidies tied to the ACA, the party, including several Texans, has not yet…

  • Texas Republicans in Congress Split Over ACA Tax Credits as Midterm Pressure Grows

    Texas Republicans in Congress Split Over ACA Tax Credits as Midterm Pressure Grows

    Growing Rift Within the Texas GOP On ACA Tax Credits In the sprawling and often tightly scheduled world of Congress, a quiet but consequential dispute is unfolding among Texas Republicans and their colleagues nationwide: what to do about expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. While a solid majority of House Republicans have signaled they…

  • Texas Republicans at Odds Over Health Care Strategy Ahead of Midterms

    Texas Republicans at Odds Over Health Care Strategy Ahead of Midterms

    Unsettled Debate Within the Texas Republican Delegation As the midterm season heats up, Texas Republicans in Congress find themselves navigating a thorny partisan divide on health care. While most Republicans in the U.S. House are reluctant to extend expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, the broader party has yet to converge on a viable…

  • Democrats Lead 2026 Midterms, NPR Poll Shows Edge

    Democrats Lead 2026 Midterms, NPR Poll Shows Edge

    Overview: Democrats hold a growing advantage as 2026 midterms approach A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll suggests that Democrats are holding a sizable edge going into the 2026 midterm elections. Based on interviews with 1,443 adults conducted November 10–13, the survey finds Democrats with a broad lead on key indicators, including favorable party perceptions and a…

  • Democrats Lead in Enthusiasm as Trump’s Approval Sinks, CNN Poll Finds Ahead of Midterms

    Democrats Lead in Enthusiasm as Trump’s Approval Sinks, CNN Poll Finds Ahead of Midterms

    Democrats Hold an Enthusiasm Edge One Year Out As Americans look ahead to the 2025 midterm elections, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals a notable enthusiasm gap in favor of the Democratic Party. With roughly a year to go before voters head to the polls, Democrats appear more energized and motivated to cast…

  • Democrats Lead in Midterms Enthusiasm as Trump Approval Dips, CNN Poll Finds

    Democrats Lead in Midterms Enthusiasm as Trump Approval Dips, CNN Poll Finds

    Democrats See Enthusiasm Edge One Year Out from the Midterms With the midterm elections approaching, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows Democrats holding a notable edge in voter enthusiasm compared with Republicans. The survey captures a critical moment: views of President Donald Trump have become more negative, and Democratic supporters appear more motivated…

  • Democrats Enthusiasm Ahead of Midterms as Trump Approval Drops

    Democrats Enthusiasm Ahead of Midterms as Trump Approval Drops

    Overview: A Clear Enthusiasm Gap One Year Out With the 2025 midterm elections looming, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS shows a notable enthusiasm gap in favor of the Democratic Party. As President Donald Trump’s approval rating slips further into negative territory, Democratic voters express higher levels of excitement and willingness to participate in…

  • Poll Frustration with Trump Gives Democrats a Clear Opening Ahead of Midterms

    Poll Frustration with Trump Gives Democrats a Clear Opening Ahead of Midterms

    Poll Signals Democratic Opening as Trump Frustration Grows A new poll conducted amid the ongoing government shutdown shows growing voter frustration with President Donald Trump, a finding that appears to give Democrats a meaningful opening a year before the midterm elections. The survey indicates that a sizable share of voters believe Trump has not met…

  • Poll: Trump Frustration Opens Door for Democrats Ahead of Midterms

    Poll: Trump Frustration Opens Door for Democrats Ahead of Midterms

    Overview: a shifting political landscape a year before voting As the country braces for next year’s midterm elections, a new poll signals a potential opening for Democrats amid growing public discontent with the presidency. The ongoing government shutdown has turned attention to performance at the top of the ticket, and the data suggest that frustration…

  • Poll Signals Democratic Opening as Trump Frustrations Grow Ahead of 2026 Midterms

    Poll Signals Democratic Opening as Trump Frustrations Grow Ahead of 2026 Midterms

    Overview: A Credit to Democratic Momentum With the 2026 midterm elections looming, a new poll suggests Democrats hold an early advantage as dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump grows amid a continuing government shutdown. The findings point to a political climate where warning signs for Republicans are rising: voters who previously supported or were lukewarm toward…