Why 2016 election polls missed their mark
There is a great deal of speculation but no clear answers as to the cause of the disconnect, but there is one point of agreement: Across the board, polls underestimated Trump’s level of support.
Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
For most voters, the 2016 presidential campaign was one to forget.
The public holds mixed views of Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Overall, 39% say they have a favorable view of Pence, while about as many (42%) say they have an unfavorable view; 18% are unable to offer a rating of him. Pence is seen less favorably than other recent incoming vice presidents. About six-in-ten had favorable […]
In a major survey of opinions about government last year, 79% of Americans said the country is more politically divided than in the past. In the wake of Trump’s election, few expect partisan relations in Washington to improve. Today, about a quarter of voters (27%) think that relations between the two parties will improve in […]