Ssing: Part of what's changed from the beginning of the year to now is the political landscape. That voters were initially talking about, things like crime, like emigration,. But now they're talking about abortion, guns and democracy. Ssing: The rest area of strength for democrats in this pull s among white, college educated voters. They have a considerable lead, 57 to 36%.
For months, leaders of the Democratic Party and President Biden have been bracing for huge losses in the upcoming midterm elections. Today, “The Daily” explores a new New York Times poll that complicates that thinking — and could set the stage for a very different showdown in November.
Guest: Nate Cohn, a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times.
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Background reading:
- Here’s what a new Times poll shows about divisions and dissatisfaction in the United States.
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