The clearest area of strength for democrats in this poll is among white, college educated voters. They have a considerable lead, 57 to 36 %, which is right up there with how joe byden did against donald trump two years ago. And it's easy to look into the numbers and see why. That likeliest group to sit abortion, guns or democracy, is the most important issue face in the country.
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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