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Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near President Donald Trump’s latest poll numbers are in, and they bring a fresh warning sign for his second term. A New York Times/Siena national survey of registered voters released Monday, May 18, found Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to the Siena Research Institute. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. The result marks a second-term low for Trump in New York Times/Siena polling, according to The New York Times. Voters gave Trump poor marks across several major issues. The Siena Research Institute said majorities di…
Stunning New Poll Shows Widespread Suspicion Of Trump’s Connection To Epstein Stunning New Poll Shows Widespread Suspicion Of Trump’s Connection To Epstein
Stunning New Poll Shows Widespread Suspicion Of Trump’s Connection To Epstein A new poll reveals that a majority Americans believe President Donald Trump was involved in the crimes of disgraced financier and convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting growing public suspicion. The fresh survey conducted by the Economist and YouGov is shedding light on Americans’ opinions regarding the controversial ties between Trump and Epstein. According to the poll, released on Tuesday, July 29, 46 percent of respondents said they believe Trump was involved in crimes allegedly committed by Epstein, while 32 percent disagreed, and 23 percent remained unsure. The num…
Trump Demands Probe Of Beyoncé, Oprah Over ‘Illegal’ Endorsement Payouts Trump Demands Probe Of Beyoncé, Oprah Over ‘Illegal’ Endorsement Payouts
Trump Demands Probe Of Beyoncé, Oprah Over ‘Illegal’ Endorsement Payouts President Donald Trump is again going after the Democrats as he continues to deflect attention away from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Trump once again took to Truth Social to let the public know that he is "looking into the large amount of money owed by the Democrats" following the presidential election, which featured several prominent celebrities throwing their support behind the now-president's opposition. Specifically, the president called for Beyoncé, Oprah, Al Sharpton, and others to be probed for their roles in the election — citing "ridiculous fees that were incorrectly stated in th…
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll
Mikie Sherrill's Leads Now, But This Issue Could Flip NJ's Race For Governor: New Poll Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is out in front as New Jersey's next governor. At least for now. That’s according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll released Wednesday, July 2, showing the Democratic nominee leading Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli by a wide early margin. If the election were held today, 51% of voters say they’d back Sherrill, while 31% say they’d go with Ciattarelli, the poll found. The rest are either looking elsewhere (5%) or still on the fence (13%). Factor in voters who are “leaning” one way or the other, and Sherrill stretches her lead to 56% to Ciattarelli’s 35%. Still,…
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post
Trump Goes Full Sith With Red Lightsaber In White House’s May The 4th AI Post Laugh it up, fuzzball. For the second straight day, the White House had fun using AI to impose President Donald Trump's face into an image, this time to celebrate "Star Wars Day."  On Sunday, May the Fourth (Force), the White House shared an image of Trump flanked by two bald eagles and American flags, while armed with a red lightsaber.  Others known to use red lightsabers in the Star Wars universe include Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Darth Sidious, and Kylo Ren. All fell to the Dark Side.  Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to to bring …
Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows
Trump Sinks To Lowest 100-Day Approval In 80 Years, Poll Shows Donald Trump just made history — but not the kind he wanted. A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Trump’s approval rating has sunk to 39 percent just 100 days into his second term, the lowest for any president at this point in office in more than 80 years, according to a report released Sunday, April 28. The poll, conducted nationally, paints a grim picture for the former president as Americans grow increasingly nervous about the economy.  Seventy-two percent believe Trump's policies are likely to cause a recession soon, while 73 percent already say the economy is in bad sh…
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post
Trump Trolls 'Moron' Joe Biden, Claims 2020 Election Stolen, Slams 'Weak' Judges In Easter Post President Donald Trump took an unorthodox approach to what is a routine Easter celebration message, when he relitigated old grudges and attacked his political opponents, calling former President Joe Biden a "highly destructive Moron." Trump posted "Happy Easter" messages on Sunday morning, April 20. The first was the more traditional fare, wishing Christians a happy celebration, but his tone changed just moments later.  Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace an…
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results
Most Americans Say Trump Is Too Close To Russia, Erratic On Economy: Poll Results A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump is "too closely aligned" with Russia and is handling the US economy in an erratic manner, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The two-day poll, completed Wednesday, March 12, found that 56 percent of respondents — including 89 percent of Democrats and 27 percent of Republicans —agreed that Trump was too close to Moscow.  In contrast, 40 percent disagreed, and four percent did not answer the question. Trump has dramatically shifted US foreign policy since starting his second term in January, including publicly berating Ukrainian…
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Elected To Be Top House Oversight Dem; Vows For 'Trench Warfare' Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Elected To Be Top House Oversight Dem; Vows For 'Trench Warfare'
Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly Elected To Be Top House Oversight Dem; Vows For 'Trench Warfare' A Virginia lawmaker has been tabbed for an important and influential position as the country prepares for a seismic shift in the White House. Democrat Gerry Connolly, now 74, who represents Virginia's 11th District, was selected to be the top member of the House Oversight Committee over controversial New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had been pushing for the position and a change of the guard. Connolly easily earned the nomination by nearly 50 votes. "I thank my colleagues for their support and the confidence they've placed in me to lead House Democrats on the Oversight Comm…
Angela Alsobrooks Projected To Win Historic Senate Race Over Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Angela Alsobrooks Projected To Win Historic Senate Race Over Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
Angela Alsobrooks Projected To Win Historic Senate Race Over Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan The hotly-anticipated Maryland Senate race between Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and former Gov. Larry Hogan ended with the state staying Blue and making history.  Alsobrooks is projected to take the Senate seat following Sen. Ben Cardin's announcement that he would not run for another term and vacated the position.  The win was called by the Associated Press, FOX, The Hill, and several other outlets. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore all but confirmed that Alsobrooks had won the race and is the new Senator-Elect. Congratulations to my friend, Senator-Elect Angela …
Gov. Murphy Appointing Jersey City Native To Senate Seat: Report Gov. Murphy Appointing Jersey City Native To Senate Seat: Report
Gov. Murphy Appointing Jersey City Native To Senate Seat: Report George Helmy is expected to be named New Jersey's next senator, replacing Sen. Bob Menendez, D-NJ, Politico reported. Gov. Phil Murphy will be appointing his former chief of staff, a Jersey City native, to serve as a temporary replacement for Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of numerous felonies in a federal corruption trial.  Helmy previously served as Murphy's chief of staff and was also a former aide to New Jersey Senator Cory Booker. After leaving the governor's office in 2023, Helmy joined RWJBarnabas Health as an executive, according to his Linkedin. Menendez's resig…
NJ Dem Says President Biden Should Drop Out Of Presidential Race NJ Dem Says President Biden Should Drop Out Of Presidential Race
NJ Dem Says President Biden Should Drop Out Of Presidential Race Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-NJ, has joined the chorus of Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to not seek re-election, following his disastrous debate performance almost two weeks ago. In a statement, Sherill who represents the 11th Congressional District, which includes parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic Counties, praised Biden for his accomplishments in public service and as president, but said the stakes are too high with former President Donald Trump on the ballot. "We cannot allow Trump to return to the White House and implement his dangerous Project 2025 plan that hurts the …
Gridlock? Biden's Leesburg Appearance Could Cause Traffic Issues For Commuters Gridlock? Biden's Leesburg Appearance Could Cause Traffic Issues For Commuters
Gridlock? Biden's Leesburg Appearance Could Cause Traffic Issues For Commuters President Joe Biden is in Leesburg. But not without traffic nightmares for commuters. Photos on X show the president addressing Democrats at the Lansdowne Resort for the House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference. Biden has taken the stage in Leesburg, Va. at the Democrats’ Issues Conference pic.twitter.com/9sRhZywd0O — Kadia Goba (@kadiagoba) February 8, 2024 WUSA9 said his Marine One was expected to touch down at the Leesburg Executive Airport beforehand. One X user reported traffic issues caused by Biden. Biden's having a fundraising event at Lansdowne, just east of Leesbu…
SICK BURN: George Santos Says NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy 'Just Ain't It' On Cameo SICK BURN: George Santos Says NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy 'Just Ain't It' On Cameo
Sick Burn: George Santos Says NJ First Lady Tammy Murphy 'Just Ain't It' On Cameo Recently expelled New York Congressman George Santos (R-Long Island) has crossed state lines and weighed in on the New Jersey Senate Race, and he's no fan of Tammy Murphy, the wife of Gov. Phil Murphy. Santos recently recorded a Cameo video where he takes shots at the First Lady of New Jersey, who is running for the Democratic nomination for Senator, hoping to replace embattled Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted on federal corruption charges. "Endorsing Tammy Murphy is essentially endorsing the boss' wife or else," Santos said in a video shared on Twitter. "I understand you all hav…
NJ Voters To Sen. Menendez: Resign NJ Voters To Sen. Menendez: Resign
NJ Voters To Sen. Menendez: Resign New Jersey residents have a very unfavorable view of Bob Menendez. A Stockton University poll found just eight percent of New Jersey residents support Menendez, who was recently indicted on federal bribery charges, along with his wife, Nadine.  The poll found more than 71 percent said he should resign, and only eight percent want him to remain in office. The call for his resignation was bipartisan, with 78 percent of Democrats and 79 percent of Republicans in support. The couple has denied the allegations in the indictment. A majority of his Democratic colleagues have called on the se…
Protest Planned For GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis' Visit To Hudson Valley Protest Planned For GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis' Visit To Hudson Valley
Protest Planned For GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis' Visit To Hudson Valley As Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, heads to the Hudson Valley for an upscale fundraiser, local Democrats, and LBGTQ supporters, plan to protest. DeSantis is slated to appear at an invitation-only $ 6,600-a-person fundraising event in Rockland County at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern on Thursday, June 29. In advance of the event, reportedly planned by Seth Gribetz, the Englewood, New Jersey investor, local Democrats are putting out the call for demonstrators on their Facebook page. "We are taking action and organizing a powerful, peaceful protest to let Gover…
Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll
Hochul's Favorability Rating Negative For First Time; Strong Majority Says 'Hard Working': Poll For the first time since taking office, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability rating is in the negative, new polling finds. Among registered voters, 45 percent hold an unfavorable view of the 64-year-old Democrat, compared to 40 percent who view her favorability, according to a newly-released Siena College poll. In March 2023, voters were split evenly 43 to 43 percent. Hochul’s job approval rating also appears to have taken a hit, sliding to 50-44 percent from 52-41 percent in March, according to pollsters. A strong majority, 58 to 20 percent, think she is hard-working, and a plurali…
New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY
New Poll Reveals How Potential 2024 Biden-Trump Rematch Could Play Out In NY If former President Donald Trump decides to face off with President Joe Biden for an election rematch in 2024, the race could be close in New York, according to new polling. In a hypothetical matchup between the two, voters were asked who they would support if the presidential election were held today. Biden, a Democrat, narrowly leads Trump, a Republican, by a margin of five points, 42 to 37 percent, the SurveyUSA poll found.  Another 12 percent are undecided and 10 percent would vote for someone else. Biden easily carried New York in 2020, garnering 60.9 percent of the vote to…
Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District
Poll Sheds Light On Highly Contested Race In New NY Congressional District With just weeks left until Election Day, new polling shows that Democrat Josh Riley is leading his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, in the highly contested race for New York’s new 19th Congressional District. The district covers several counties in the central portion of the state, including Sullivan, Greene, and Columbia counties. Riley holds a five-point lead there over Molinaro, 46 to 41 percent, according to a new Spectrum News/Siena College poll of likely voters. Among their parties, Riley garnered support from 83 percent of Democrats while 78 percent of …
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan When it comes to President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, a majority of New Yorkers support the move, according to a fresh Siena College poll.  The poll found that by 56 to 33 percent, New Yorkers supported the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants with loans held by the Department of Education. Non-Pell Grant recipients would have $10,000 in student debt canceled. Among those polled, 29 percent think Biden’s plan goes too far, while 21 percent said it doesn’t go far enough. Thirty-nine …
Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment
Brand-New Poll Reveals Shift In NYers' Consumer Sentiment New Yorkers are feeling more optimistic about the economy, according to a new Siena College poll released Wednesday, Sept. 14. The New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment was up 9.1 points to 70.8 in the third quarter of 2022, the poll found. That’s 12.6 points above the nation’s Index of 58.2. The current index rose nearly 12 points from the previous quarter to 64.1 and the future index increased nearly eight points from 67.6 to 75.2, researchers found. Future confidence in the state is 17.2 points higher than the nation’s 58.0. “New Yorkers’ collective sentiment continues to o…
Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections
Wes Moore Wins Democratic Primary For Governor In Maryland: Projections Gubernatorial hopeful Wes Moore is looking to make history after reportedly earning the nod in the Democratic primary for governor in Maryland. Some remaining votes are still being counted, but Moore, an author, and former CEO, is expected to top former Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez as the final ballots are counted, according to NBC Washington and CNN projections. If elected at the general election in November, Moore would become Maryland’s first Black governor. “What started as an idea just a year ago is not just an idea anymore,” Moore said on Wednesday, July 20, when…
Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims
Skepticism About NY's Future 'At Frightening Levels,' Cuomo Claims Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is back in the news, claiming that New Yorkers are skeptical about the future of the state, which needs to move forward in a different direction, according to a new report. Cuomo, who was ousted from his position last year amid sexual harassment allegations from 11 women that were investigated by the state Attorney General, called for dramatic actions in an op-ed published in the New York Daily News. According to Cuomo, dramatic actions are needed to stop the recent uptick in crime, and to give “skeptical” New Yorkers “hope rather than fear.” “These are perilous t…
Hochul Sees Big Change In Popularity In Brand-New Statewide Poll Hochul Sees Big Change In Popularity In Brand-New Statewide Poll
Hochul Sees Big Change In Popularity In Brand-New Statewide Poll Support for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is waning on both sides of the aisle amid talks that her predecessor could make a run at her seat, according to a new poll. The Siena College Research Institute released the results of its latest poll, which found that Hochul’s performance rating is the worst it’s ever been, down nearly 20 percent since the beginning of the year. “(The rating) is 21 points underwater, after being 11 points underwater last month and just two points underwater at the start of the year,” Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg stated. “As they have all year, Republicans g…
Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals
Inflation Plus War Equals Uncertainty For New York Consumers, New Poll Reveals There is growing uncertainty among New Yorkers as the Ukraine conflict rages on and inflation continues to rise, according to a newly released Siena College poll. Pollsters said that the New York State Index of Consumer Sentiment has dipped to 68 percent, down more than five points from the last poll in the fourth quarter of 2021. The poll found that the sentiment for the first quarter of 2022 found that metro New York had a more optimistic outlook, with more than 73 percent expressing a positive sentiment versus upstate New York, which fell under 61 percent. Officials noted that New York…
COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say ‘We Just Need To Get On With Our Lives' COVID-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say ‘We Just Need To Get On With Our Lives'
Covid-19: Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Say ‘We Just Need To Get On With Our Lives' The majority of Americans are ready to move on from the COVID-19 pandemic and simply accept it as a part of everyday life and move on, according to a newly released national poll. Monmouth University released the results of a new study, which found that seven in 10 Americans agree with the sentiment “it’s time that we accept that COVID-19 is here to stay and we just need to get on with our lives.” Of that 70 percent, 78 percent of those polled reported that they had previously contracted COVID-19, and 65 percent of whom have not been infected. The largest divide came between conservatives…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Think Pandemic Is Getting Worse, New Poll Says COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Think Pandemic Is Getting Worse, New Poll Says
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Think Pandemic Is Getting Worse, New Poll Says While some Americans have expressed optimism about the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic being over after the post-holiday surge of infections, the majority still believe that the pandemic is getting worse, according to a new poll. Gallup released new data that found that optimism about the trajectory of the pandemic in the US has fallen precipitously in recent weeks and months, to the highest level in a year. The latest Gallup poll depicting how worried Americans are about the pandemic.Gallup According to the latest poll, which was conducted between Monday, Jan. 3 and Friday, Jan. 14 foun…
Pot Legalization, Climate Change, $4.6B Budget Surplus On MD Lawmakers' Agenda Pot Legalization, Climate Change, $4.6B Budget Surplus On MD Lawmakers' Agenda
Pot Legalization, Climate Change, $4.6B Budget Surplus On MD Lawmakers' Agenda Lawmakers are facing some controversial issues on the legislative agenda ahead of Jan. 12: The opening day of the 444th session of the Maryland General Assembly. Among them, climate change and the legalization of recreational marijuana. They'll also have to decide how to manage a $4.6 billion budget surplus, which has been largely a result of federal pandemic aid. Democrats, who are in control of the General Assembly, say they want to make upgrades to parks, bridges, schools, and information technology systems a priority. Meanwhile, Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, is proposing what he…
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of Americans Who Want To Secede By Region New Poll Reveals Percentages Of Americans Who Want To Secede By Region
New Poll Reveals Percentages Of Americans Who Want To Secede By Region A newly released poll found that many Americans would support their home states seceding from the United States and going at it on their own. Bright Line Watch and YouGov released results of a nationwide poll that found citizen support for their state to separate from the US has been on the rise, with 37 percent showing a “willingness to secede.” Support for secession was greatest in the south and amongst Republicans, with those numbers jumping from 50 percent to 66 percent between January and June. 
“By this summer, we anticipated, political tempers may have cooled — not necessarily as a…
'That  #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump 'That  #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump
'That #$@&%*! Lunatic': New Book Reveals Obama's Real Thoughts On Trump Former President Barack Obama didn’t mince words about the man who succeeded him in the Oval Office according to a soon-to-be-released book. Obama called former President Donald Trump “a corrupt (expletive deleted)” a “mad man,” “that (expletive deleted) lunatic,” and a “racist, sexist pig,” among other things, according to reports citing author Edward-Isaac Dovere’s book “Battle for the Soul: Inside the Democrats’ Campaigns to Defeat Trump.” The book, which is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, May 25 by the Atlantic author, was first obtained by The Guardian. “He’s a madman,” Dover…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Concerned About Getting Virus, New Poll Reveals COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Concerned About Getting Virus, New Poll Reveals
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Concerned About Getting Virus, New Poll Reveals More and more Americans are expressing a willingness and openness to taking the COVID-19 vaccine as the country’s fear of contracting the virus has hit a new low, according to a newly released Gallup poll. In the latest poll, released this week, with “more needles” getting put in arms, just 35 percent of American adults are “very” or “somewhat” worried about contracting COVID-19, the lowest number since the organization began tracking the data in April last year. According to the poll, 22 percent of Americans are at least “moderately” worried about having access to hospital services and tre…