Poll Hub

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we assess the presidential contest in the battleground states of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania . What’s different from 2016? Where is Biden’s weakness? We examine the latest NBC News/Marist Poll s . Then, we go behind the “what” and look at the “why.” The Marist Poll conducts qualitative focus groups. Our latest venture: a discussion with persuadable vo...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg less than two months before the presidential election set into motion a political battle royal. Where does public opinion stand? We tell you. Then, Patrick Murray, Director of the Polling Institute at Monmouth University, discusses Monmouth’s battleground state survey of Georgia and how his team is ensuri...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , our just-released national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll is very telling in terms of the presidential contest. With which groups does former Vice President Joe Biden draw his greatest support? Where are his weaknesses? We’ve got that and more. Plus, we discuss everything from election security to a coronavirus vaccine. That’s on this week’s Poll Hub . And, d on’...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we’re digging down deep below the toplines and analyzing our new NBC News/Marist Polls of Florida and Pennsylvania. Which key demographics have experienced the most movement, and do those changes benefit President Donald Trump or Joe Biden in this year’s election? We tell you. Then, Gallup has new numbers out on the proportion of Americans who are working from...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the week welcomed a flood of post-convention polls. We dissect the findings and the various methodologies used. Plus, now that we have the numbers, we share our final word on the issue of a post-convention bounce . Then, we’re moving onto the presidential debates. Did we mention the NPR/ PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll will play a humble part in the process? We explai...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the DNC and RNC have wrapped their conv entions. Will they have any impact on public opinion? We share our analysis. Then, enthusiasm for this year’s presidential election is up. We discuss why. Plus, our friends at the Pew Research Center released new numbers on social media censorship. Is it a question of social media or the media in general? We pick up that...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the Democrats wrapped up a powerful convention filled with political and celebrity heavyweights. Will it translate in the polls? We look at what history tells us and assess whether and why this year could be different. Plus, the United States Postal Service has taken center stage this election season. We discuss the concerns about mail-in voting and why the iss...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 11 points nationally among registered voters. What does Trump need to do to close the gap? Is his base of support still strong? And, how do the candidates fare on the issues driving the contest ? We break down our new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll results. Oh, yeah, we’re also talking about Biden’s pick of Kamala Harris as his VP...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Americans are apprehensive about the state of the nation. We break down the latest Marist Poll America Now: National Outlook Index and discuss the indicators driving the mood of Americans. Then, it’s back to school season. But, school districts across the nation are still assessing different models to adapt to this pandemic era. What do parents want? We dig int...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the general election cycle is in full swing. And, we’re taking on two of the most watched states in the presidential contest – Arizona and North Carolina. Our expert team breaks down the latest NBC News/Marist Poll s of these two states. Is Biden or Trump ahead? Whose supporters are strongest in their support? And , which candidate is preferred by those who dis...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the team shares the findings of a new NBC News/Marist Poll study which debunks the commonly held claim that weighting 2016 battleground state polls by education would have improved their accuracy. The Poll Hub team explains how an analysis of the 2019 gubernatorial race in Kentucky offers clues into what went wrong and what can be don e about it during the 2020...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Pallavi Gogoi, Chief Business Editor for NPR, joins the team. The topic: whether the U.S. economy is on the path to recovery. Her expertise sheds light on the unique relationship between Americans’ perceptions of health and the economy. Then, we pick up the topic of education. Should schools reopen in September? It’s a debate which consumes the headlines. We lo...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , CNN’s Harry Enten sheds light on the 2020 presidential election. Enten analyzes where Joe Biden’ s poll numbers stand at this time and compares them to those of previous presidential candidates. It’s always a good time when Enten visits the podcast. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled on the TCPA. What does their decision about robocalls mean for pollsters ? We tell...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we provide analysis of new results from The Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index. On tap is an assessment of the trajectory of Americans’ attitudes about their health and finances. We also take a look at their opinions about society and government and their local communities. Then, what is party identification, and how has it changed? We explain wh...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , President Donald Trump’s job disapproval rating, according to the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll, is at an all-time high with the proportion of those who say they strongly disapprove reaching a new height. What could this mean for this fall’s presidential election? We discuss. Then, we pick up the topic of post-pandemic America. What guidance can the past...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that it is illegal for an employer to fire a person based on his or her sexual orientation. Public opi nion has been trending in this direction for decades. So, what took the Court so long to catch up? We discuss. Then, a recent Gallup Poll highlights a decline in Americans’ sense of national pride. Is it a lack of p...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , America is being rocked by a level of turmoil not seen since the 1960’s. How do Americans’ perceive the condition of the nation? Where do they see the United States heading? We analyze the recent polls on race relations, COVID-19, and the economy. Then, it’s a familiar refrain. President Donald Trump thinks a poll is skewed. Um, not so fast. We take a look at t...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the nation faces heightened racial tensions as demonstrators across the United States make their voices heard following the police-involved death of George Floyd. The NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll has brand new numbers out on how Americans perceive the protests, how local police officers are handling them , and how President Donald Trump’s response is impacting...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we introduce the Marist Poll’s America Now: National Outlook Index . This simple measure assesses Americans’ views about their finances, health, and vision for the future. The baseline results are out, and we have all the details on this week’s episode. For even more information, head over to our website, maristpoll.marist.edu . Then, science is central to unde...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we provide our in-depth analysis of our new national NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll. Are Americans concerned about a second coronavirus wave? When do they think daily life will get back to some sense of normal? We have the answers. Then, it’s a highly controversial study out of Stanford University that received much media play and criticism. We share the latest d...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , more Americans are foregoing social distancing to gather in small groups. What’s behind this change in public opinion? Are Americans ready to return to normal and, if so , under what conditions? We take a look at the latest poll numbers. Then, one poll of the Lone Star state recently received a lot of attention and criticism. We tell you why on this week’s epis...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , we turn to the U.S. Senate. Is there a viable pathway for the Democrats to regain control of the chamber? Which seats are the most competitive, and what is the potential effect of the top of the ballot on these contests? We’ll tell you. Then, a new phase begins for the Class of 2020... under the most unusual of circumstances. We speak with Mari st College gradu...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves throughout the world. Where do Americans stand on re-opening the U.S. economy? How do the y perceive President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis? Do they think their s tate governor is better skilled at managing the situation? And, w hat has the impact been on the 202 0 presidential contest ? We have the results of...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , despite the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 is an election year. Our crackerjack team of politicos and pollsters takes a look at the electoral landscape and discusses where the presidential contest stands amid the coronavirus crisis. Is Donald Trump or Joe Biden perceived to have the upper hand in terms of how to handle the pandemic? Are the candidates viewed favorably...

On this week’s episode of Poll Hub , Larry Rosin, President of Edison Research, joins the team. Rosin shares Edison Research’s analysis of the 2020 Democratic primary exit polls. What are the challenges facing presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden? Where does he stand among those all-important independent voters, and which five battleground states are critical come the fall? We discuss all that...