There’s no debate about whether or not the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has motivated Democratic voters. Based on the evidence of four special elections since June 23rd, it’s clear it has. The bigger question is, will it be enough to offset President Joe Biden's poor approval ratings and mute the expected red wave come November? To answer that question, we … [Read more...] about Roe Overturn Fuels Democrat Success in Special Elections, but Don’t Read Too Much Into It for November
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DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement
Morning Headlines Former President Donald Trump has continued to push for an early 2024 presidential campaign announcement, despite pushback from a growing list of Republicans who believe he should wait until after the midterms. According to the Washington Post, several advisors have indicated that Trump may be planning for a September announcement. Trump's eagerness is … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Republicans Scramble to Delay Trump’s 2024 Campaign Announcement
DDHQ News Spotlight: Democrats Don’t Want Biden in 2024, Republicans Iffy on Trump
Morning Headlines Most Democrats don't want President Joe Biden to run for re-election in 2024. A New York Times/Siena poll found Biden's approval at 33%, an alarmingly low level that casts serious doubt over the incumbent's electability in the next presidential election. Widespread concerns over the state of the economy, specifically inflation, have soured the national … [Read more...] about DDHQ News Spotlight: Democrats Don’t Want Biden in 2024, Republicans Iffy on Trump
Four Months Out From Midterms: Joe Biden’s July 4th and How It Compares to His Predecessors
You don’t need me to tell you Joe Biden is in trouble. With the President approaching his second July Fourth in office, inflation is at its highest level in a generation, his social spending bill remains stalled in the Senate and the latest Gallup Poll found his approval rating to be just 41% (FiveThirtyEight’s average is even lower). As a result, Democrats trail … [Read more...] about Four Months Out From Midterms: Joe Biden’s July 4th and How It Compares to His Predecessors
Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)
When is the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for Ketanji Brown Jackson? The hearing is set to start on Monday, March 21st and last through Thursday, March 24th. Who are the Senators that sit on the Judiciary Committee? Since the Senate is currently divided 50-50, the Judiciary Committee consists of an equal number of 11 Democrats and 11 Republicans. The new Chair of … [Read more...] about Everything You Wanted to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Hearings (But Were Afraid to Ask)