What we’re thinking
What We’re Thinking: Kamala Rising? Not As Much As You Might Think
Tom discusses the presidential race with Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee: better than it was for Democrats, but still a toss-up.
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What We’re Thinking: Advantage Kamala?
Joe Biden is out and Kamala Harris is in as the Democratic presidential nominee – but how much of an impact will that have?
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What We’re Thinking: After Everything, Still No Change
Tom and Aaron reflect on an odd but consistent phenomenon: no matter what happens in this presidential election, the polls barely budge.
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What We’re Thinking: But Did The Debate Make Any Difference?
Tom and Aaron discuss the fallout (or lack thereof) from last week’s debate – a bad night for Joe Biden, but with little impact on the polls.
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What We’re Thinking: Understanding Public Opinion Polling
This week, Tom and Aaron discuss the art and science of public opinion polling – and the news media’s coverage of it.
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What We’re Thinking: The Trump Conviction…and the Diamond Heels
Tom and Aaron discuss the impact (or lack thereof) of Donald Trump’s felony conviction last week – and UNC baseball’s big win on Monday.
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What We’re Thinking: Biden’s Troubles Helping Democrats?
Tom and Aaron discuss recent polling that finds down-ballot Democrats doing well despite (or because of?) Joe Biden’s lagging numbers.
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What We’re Thinking: Campus Protests and the November Election
This week, Tom discusses how Americans are responding to the nationwide campus protests, and how it might affect the November election.
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What We’re Thinking: Biden Up With Seniors, Down With Students
Tom discusses an interesting trend in recent polls: Joe Biden is overperforming with older voters, but underperforming with younger voters.
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What We’re Thinking: Narrow Lead for Biden, Social Security Key
Tom discusses a new PPP survey that shows Joe Biden reclaiming a narrow lead over Donald Trump, with nine percent still undecided.
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