It is a nightmare scenario for the Democratic leadership. A significant poll now reveals that Democratic voters are enthusiastically embracing Sen. Bernard Sanders' feel-good populist pitch and skipping all the socialism scare fare from his critics. Perhaps Sanders voters pine to feel the same joy and exuberance that Trump voters felt back in 2016. Perhaps not. Published February 24, 2020
A hefty majority of U.S. voters -- 70% -- say the government should "quarantine people in the United States who have recently been to China." Published February 24, 2020
The news media is not particularly thrilled with the idea that President Trump's first state visit to India is expected to be a joyous one. The coverage is rife with talk about optics and spectacle among journalists who can't seem to get over the fact that the visit celebrates "shared values, and strategic and economic interests" between the two nations, according to the White House. The press is not thrilled that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has organized a mammoth, 14-mile motorcade for the occasion that has earned its own hashtag: #BiggestRoadShowEver." Published February 23, 2020
Over the years, presidential hopeful Sen. Bernard Sanders has often said he is a "democratic socialist." In recent days, the Vermont lawmaker has retooled that description, telling National Public Radio that his version of democratic socialism simply means a "vibrant democracy." More importantly, Mr. Sanders currently enjoys lead status in the race; multiple polls consistently put him in first place — prompting some observers to explore the greater implications. Published February 20, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau has expanded its already massive multimedia advertising campaign for the upcoming census count and now says the push is designed to reach over 99% of the nation's households. Published February 20, 2020
Add "democratic" to "socialism" and presto — a tidy rallying cry emerges for Sen. Bernard Sanders, now leading the Democratic field in the presidential race. In his world, socialism is transformed into a family-style activity with free stuff for all and good feelings all around. The candidate, in fact, has called his democratic socialism a "vibrant democracy" in several interviews. Published February 19, 2020
CPAC happens. No matter what. Published February 18, 2020
The Republican Party reports that President Trump continues to receive unprecedented donations from his fans. The number of donors has also skyrocketed since the formal impeachment proceedings began five months ago. Published February 18, 2020
One veteran conservative talk radio host has a surprise underground following in a district most often associated with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Published February 17, 2020
President Trump's trademark campaign rallies have evolved into a kind of fine art, and a very effective art at that. They are frequent; Mr. Trump has back-to-back rallies coming up in Phoenix, Colorado Springs, Las Vegas and Charlotte, North Carolina — and they will likely continue beyond campaign season. Published February 16, 2020
The world is paying attention to the coronavirus, and not without jitters. A new Ipsos poll of 8,000 people in eight major nations finds that 86% of the global respondents are very well informed about the outbreak. Close to 9-out-of-10 say the coronavirus poses a threat. Published February 15, 2020
The booming economy, healthy stock market and consumer optimism fostered by President Trump and his administration has a sweet byproduct. Americans are expected to spend a record breaking $27.4 billion on Valentine's Day -- up 35% from $20.7 billion last year, which was also a record-breaker. Published February 14, 2020
Yes, Madame Speaker, they noticed. The public has not quite forgotten about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent decision to strategically tear up a copy of President Trump's State of the Union address shortly after it ended, and while the news cameras were rolling. Published February 13, 2020
So is it White House or fight house? Bestselling author and presidential historian Tevi Troy answers this question and also chronicles the more combative side of 1600 Pennsylvania in recent years in "Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump." Published February 13, 2020
The good news continues. Once again, a major pollster cuts to the chase about American life during President Trump's time in office. Things are good in the Trump era — better than they have been in almost three decades, in fact. Published February 12, 2020
Republicans have not forgotten about Sen. Mitt Romney's recent decision to vote in favor of an impeachment count brought against President Trump by House Democrats. Published February 12, 2020
Alarming accounts about coronavirus are many, and the messages are mixed. It is an emotionally charged issue in the U.S. as citizens weigh their own needs against those now under siege from the virus. It's complicated, and not without partisan divides. Published February 11, 2020
Major news organizations from Fox News to Newsweek and The Wrap took notice of a sudden social media phenomenon. The hashtag #FireChuckTodd began leading the national trends on Twitter after MSNBC anchor and "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd made a remark about Sen. Bernie Sanders and his followers at the height of the Vermony lawmaker's campaign in New Hampshire. Published February 11, 2020
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, who served as a CNBC correspondent and anchor for 20 years, has launched a challenge in the Democratic primary against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. Published February 11, 2020
There is no mention here about the mode of transportation, use of fossil fuel, or the proverbial carbon footprint. Nevertheless, BBC Studios has revealed it is producing a new science series centered on the young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Published February 11, 2020
