How the GOP won the turnout battle and a narrow victory in last year’s midterms
A new analysis shows that relatively few people who voted in the 2018 midterms were persuaded to vote for a different party four years later.
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A new analysis shows that relatively few people who voted in the 2018 midterms were persuaded to vote for a different party four years later.
The new House will have 80 members who’ve served in the military, or 18.4% of members. That’s up from 75, or 17.2%, in the 117th Congress.
Americans express less concern than in the spring about Ukraine being defeated by Russia and about the war expanding into other countries.
People in advanced and emerging economies have mixed feelings about social media’s impact on political life.
72% of Americans have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, higher than any other international leader asked about.
When Congress convened in 2021, 72% of House members and 65% of senators were new since the start of the 111th Congress in 2009.
The digital divide between Americans who have a disability and Americans who do not remains for some devices.
Remittances – money sent by migrants to their home countries – are projected to fall by a record 20% this year.
A median of 77% across 34 countries surveyed use the internet at least occasionally or own an internet-enabled smartphone.
Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
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