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Unearthing Secrets: A Day in a Montana Fen
by Allison De Jong It’s time for Field Notes, brought to you by the Montana Natural History Center. Squoosh. Squoosh. My feet, encased in calf-high rubber boots, sank into the thick sphagnum moss, and water crept up to my ankles. I pulled one foot free with a loud squelch, lunged towards the nearest hummock, then rescued my other foot. The hummock was just big enough for me to balance on, and the water lapped the toes of my boots.
Most voters ready to accept election results but doubt Trump will: Poll Original
Two-thirds believe Trump is not prepared to accept the outcome as legitimate. Despite ongoing claims of voter fraud and ballot mismanagement from former President Donald Trump and his allies, 86% of registered voters in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll say they personally are prepared to accept the outcome of the 2024 presidential election as legitimate, regardless of which candidate wins. Two-thirds, however, believe Trump is not prepared to accept the outcome as legitimate.
Voters open to changing their mind are few and far between, but potentially important: ANALYSIS Original
Persuadables are less likely than other people to align with either major party. A close election may come down to persuadable Americans, those who don’t currently intend to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump but don’t flatly rule it out. But bringing them aboard is no simple task, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
Voters open to changing their mind are few and far between, but potentially important: ANALYSIS
ALLISON DE JONG August 22, 2024 at 4:33 PM·4 min read A close election may come down to persuadable Americans, those who don’t currently intend to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump but don’t flatly rule it out. But bringing them aboard is no simple task, according to the latest ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
Challenges for Trump and Biden emerge even as both cruise: Exit polls
Even as they cruised toward nomination, Super Tuesday exit poll results showed challenges for Joe Biden and Donald Trump alike, including broad, substantive gaps between Trump and Nikki Haley voters -- raising questions of how Trump, if the nominee, can bridge them come November. In a riposte to Trump, 51% of Haley voters in Virginia and 50% in North Carolina said they approve of Biden’s work as president, as did 30% in California.
Challenges for Trump and Biden emerge even as both cruise: Exit polls
(WASHINGTON) -- Even as they cruised toward nomination, Super Tuesday exit poll results showed challenges for Joe Biden and Donald Trump alike, including broad, substantive gaps between Trump and Nikki Haley voters -- raising questions of how Trump, if the nominee, can bridge them come November. In a riposte to Trump, 51% of Haley voters in Virginia and 50% in North Carolina said they approve of Biden’s work as president, as did 30% in California.
Trump, Biden show signs of weakness with independents in 3 big states: Preliminary exit polls Original
Preliminary Super Tuesday exit poll results show weaknesses for Joe Biden and Donald Trump alike among independent voters while also raising questions about the extent to which supporters of Nikki Haley would turn out for Trump in November if he beats her for the Republican presidential nomination.
From 'landslide' to 'strong second': How Haley's expectations changed in New Hampshire
(CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE) -- For weeks, Nikki Haley and her allies have said she was ready to take on Donald Trump in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary -- and prove she has the momentum with Republicans to keep fighting him for the party's presidential nomination.
New Hampshire voters speak out about presidential primary - on Biden, Trump and more
(CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE) -- New Hampshire voters have been heading to the polls on Tuesday to vote in a presidential primary that could heavily influence the race for the Republican nomination. It's largely between former President Donald Trump, who is the favorite in the polls to win both New Hampshire and the overall primary, and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, the last major candidate remaining against him. Some still didn't know who they're backing in the days before the race.
New Hampshire primary sees strong turnout of unaffiliated voters, moderates: Preliminary exit polls Original
The economy and immigration were named as important issues. ByGary Langer, Christine Filer, and Allison De Jong January 23, 2024, 6:03 PM Strong turnout by unaffiliated voters and a comparative abundance of moderates stand out in preliminary exit poll results from the New Hampshire Republican primary on Tuesday. Under New Hampshire law, the primary is open, allowing independents to vote for either the Democratic or Republican nominee.
Why Ohio voters approved abortion ballot measure, according to exit polling
(WASHINGTON) — Striking liberal turnout, a comparative dearth of voters who backed Donald Trump in 2020 and broad support for legal abortion helped make Ohio, on Tuesday, the latest state projected to support abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year, according to exit polling. A separate referendum legalizing marijuana was also projected to pass on Tuesday.
Why Ohio voters approved abortion ballot measure, according to exit polling
(WASHINGTON) — Striking liberal turnout, a comparative dearth of voters who backed Donald Trump in 2020 and broad support for legal abortion helped make Ohio, on Tuesday, the latest state projected to support abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last year, according to exit polling. A separate referendum legalizing marijuana was also projected to pass on Tuesday.
Ohio voters broadly support abortion access, preliminary exit poll of ballot vote shows Original
The race is being watched closely to see if Democratic-leaning groups turn out. ByChristine Filer, Gary Langer, and Allison De Jong November 7, 2023, 6:11 PM With ballots still being cast on Election Day in Ohio, as voters decide whether to add abortion protections to the state constitution, preliminary exit poll results indicate broad support for abortion access. Voters say 61-36% that abortion should be legal rather than illegal in all or most cases, according to the preliminary exit poll.
Democrats fend off headwinds from Biden and economy: Exit poll analysis
(WASHINGTON) — Democrats pushed back against historic trends in the 2022 midterms, overcoming broadly negative economic attitudes and Joe Biden’s unpopularity to hold more seats than typical in the face of such headwinds. Their competitiveness came down to a variety of factors — support for abortion rights, negative views of Donald Trump, rejection of election denial, broad backing from young voters and surprising strength among independents among them.
Democrats fend off headwinds from Biden and economy: Exit poll analysis
Democrats pushed back against historic trends in the 2022 midterms, overcoming broadly negative economic attitudes and Joe Biden’s unpopularity to hold more seats than typical in the face of such headwinds. Their competitiveness came down to a variety of factors -- support for abortion rights, negative views of Donald Trump, rejection of election denial, broad backing from young voters and surprising strength among independents among them.
Even as pandemic restrictions ease, 6 in 10 prioritize COVID-19 controls: POLL
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Even as the pandemic situation sharply improves and protective mandates are lifted, just a third of Americans see the coronavirus as mainly controlled — and six in 10 say it’s more important to try to contain the virus than to lift restrictions on normal activities.
Even as pandemic restrictions ease, 6 in 10 prioritize COVID-19 controls: POLL
Even as the pandemic situation sharply improves and protective mandates are lifted, just a third of Americans see the coronavirus as mainly controlled – and six in 10 say it's more important to try to contain the virus than to lift restrictions on normal activities. Fifty-eight percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll continue to prioritize controlling the spread of the virus, 20 percentage points more than the share (38%) who say it's more important to discontinue restrictions.
Sustainable Missoula: Outdoor learning inspires lifelong stewardship
Students get a closer look at the Montana Natural History Center. (MNHC) Montanans love getting outside — we do, after all, have some of the wildest and loveliest landscapes in the country. And those who didn’t spend much time outdoors before 2020 have shifted their habits in the past year. Outdoor meetings, outdoor lessons, outdoor weddings, gatherings, meals: all things outdoors have become common in a time of COVID.
Half prioritize gun violence laws, down from its post-Parkland level: POLL
makenoodle/iStock (NEW YORK) — The public’s priority on enacting new laws to try to address gun violence has waned from its level three years ago, despite continued mass shooting incidents across the country. Fifty percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll prioritize enacting new gun violence laws while 43% prefer a focus on protecting the right to own guns, a seven-point margin.
Half prioritize gun violence laws, down from its post-Parkland level: POLL
It's a return to a closer division in opinion, even after recent mass shootings. April 28, 2021, 11:00 AM • 6 min read The public's priority on enacting new laws to try to address gun violence has waned from its level three years ago, despite continued mass shooting incidents across the country. Fifty percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll prioritize enacting new gun violence laws while 43% prefer a focus on protecting the right to own guns, a seven-point margin.
9 in 10 say pandemic not controlled; two-thirds intend to vaccinate Original
Partisan and ideological differences in intended vaccine uptake remain vast. January 19, 2021, 12:00 PM • 5 min read Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is not under control in the United States, but far fewer say they'll get vaccinated against it, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds.
9 in 10 say pandemic not controlled; two-thirds intend to vaccinate
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic is not under control in the United States, but far fewer say they'll get vaccinated against it, a new ABC News/Washington Post poll finds. As the country endures record levels of daily COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, 52% say the virus is "not at all" under control, up sharply from 35% (among registered voters) in October.
Exit poll shows Biden gains in key groups, but with results awaiting the vote count Original
An unprecedented 64 percent of voters cast their ballots early. ByGary Langer,Christine Filer,Sofi Sinozich,Allison De Jong, andSteven Sparks November 4, 2020, 10:10 AM • 11 min read The election that changed how Americans vote also changed the speed with which some of their votes are counted, leaving the country hanging for an official outcome even as former Vice President Joe Biden improved on Hillary Clinton’s performance nationally in a range of voting groups.
Ideological divides among partisans deepen: ABC News polling analysis Original
Conservatism among Republicans is at its highest level in polls back 22 years. July 12, 2020, 11:00 AM 4 min read A long-term rise in political polarization is heading full steam into the 2020 election, with conservatism among Republicans accelerating to its highest level in ABC News/Washington Post polls back 22 years and liberalism among Democrats near its record, set last year.
Trust and electability again elevate Biden: Analysis
With the coronavirus disrupting the world, health care was a high-level concern. March 18, 2020, 4:05 AM 6 min read Joe Biden easily prevailed over Bernie Sanders in trust to handle a crisis and electability alike in telephone surveys in advance of Tuesday’s Democratic primary elections in Arizona, Florida and Illinois. With the coronavirus pandemic disrupting the world, health care was a high-level concern.
Trust in a crisis bolsters Biden's electability argument
Trust over Sen. Bernie Sanders to handle a crisis added weight to former Vice President Joe Biden’s electability argument in Democratic primaries Tuesday – but a lack of enthusiasm for either candidate was apparent in exit poll results, potentially raising questions for the fall campaign ahead. Sixty percent in Missouri, 51% in same-day voter results in Michigan and 46% in preliminary data from Washington picked Biden as more trusted to handle a crisis.
Late support lifts Biden; Sanders keeps his base: Takeaways from Super Tuesday exit polls
A surge of late support lifted former Vice President Joe Biden on Super Tuesday, extending his candidacy beyond his southern strongholds as moderates coalesced behind his electability argument. Yet Sen. Bernie Sanders held broad support among issue voters, independents, Hispanics and the young, defining the battleground ahead.
Black Voters Throw Biden a Lifeline in South Carolina
Black Voters Throw Biden a Lifeline in South Carolina Personal popularity, a large black electorate, fewer liberals and a fondness for Obama-era policies threw a lifeline to former Vice President Joe Biden in South Carolina. Read Full Article »
Personal popularity, large black electorate throw Biden a lifeline in South Carolina: ANALYSIS
Personal popularity, a large black electorate, fewer liberals and a fondness for Obama-era policies threw a lifeline to former Vice President Joe Biden in South Carolina -- while preliminary exit poll results found Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders lagging in favorability and perceived sensitivity to racial issues alike. In handing Biden his first victory, Democratic primary voters also tossed a stink bomb to billionaire Mike Bloomberg.
5 Democratic contenders lead Trump in head-to-head matchups: POLL
Five Democratic contenders lead Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups. Five Democratic contenders lead Donald Trump in head-to-head matchups in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, with several widening their advantage since July. Concerns about the economy, which have pushed down the president’s job approval rating, are a factor. Among those tested in the survey, Joe Biden leads Trump by 16 percentage points among all adults, 54-38%, essentially the same as two months ago.
6 in 10 back Democratic inquiries -- including release of Trump taxes (POLL)
Six in 10 Americans in an ABC News/Washington Post poll say the new Democratic majority in the House should make use of its authority to obtain and publicly release Donald Trump’s tax returns, while about as many support other Democratic-led investigations of the president.
Protestants decline, more have no religion in a sharply shifting religious landscape
The nation’s religious makeup has shifted dramatically in the past 15 years, with a sharp drop in the number of Americans who say they’re members of a Protestant denomination – still the nation’s most prevalent religious group – and a rise in the number who profess no religion. On average last year, 36 percent of Americans in ABC News/Washington Post polls identified themselves as members of a Protestant faith, extending a gradual trend down from 50 percent in 2003.
Majorities back Trump summits, tougher sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan majority of Americans in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll supports tougher sanctions on Russia in response to its alleged international misbehavior. Yet for half, a chitchat at the White House couldn’t hurt, either. With additional sanctions looming, 68 percent support tougher U.S. measures against Russia, four in 10 strongly so.
Majority distrusts Trump with nuclear authority (POLL)
Six in 10 Americans don’t trust Donald Trump to handle his nuclear authority responsibly, and just more than half in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll are concerned he might launch a nuclear attack without justification. Those results follow the president’s heated rhetoric toward Kim Jong Un, which have included threats of “fire and fury” and boasts by Trump that he has a “much bigger” nuclear button than the North Korean leader’s.
60 percent of Americans say Trump tax plan will benefit wealthy (POLL)
60 percent of Americans say Trump tax plan will benefit wealthy (POLL) Americans oppose Donald Trump's tax plan by a broad 17-point margin. By ALLISON DE JONG November 3, 2017, 11:00 AM • 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article -- Americans oppose Donald Trump’s emerging tax plan by broad a 17-point margin, with 60 percent saying it favors the wealthy -– including six in 10 of the wealthy themselves.
60 percent of Americans say Trump tax plan will benefit wealthy (POLL)
Americans oppose Donald Trump’s emerging tax plan by broad a 17-point margin, with 60 percent saying it favors the wealthy -– including six in 10 of the wealthy themselves. As details –- albeit still scarce -– have emerged, support and opposition have grown essentially in tandem. Fifty percent in this ABC News/Washington Post poll oppose the plan, up 6 percentage points from September; 33 percent support it, up 5 points. The rest, 17 percent, are undecided. See PDF with full results here.
Americans back DACA by a huge margin
A vast 86 percent of Americans support a right to residency for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children, with support crossing the political spectrum. Two-thirds back a deal to enact such legislation in tandem with higher funding for border control. See PDF with full results here.
Distrust in Trump deepens North Korea concerns (POLL)
Public concern about North Korea is widespread – alongside skepticism of President Donald Trump’s ability to handle the risks. Eighty-one percent of Americans in a new ABC News/Washington Post poll see North Korea as a threat to the United States, including 66 percent who see it as a “serious” threat, up 12 points from 2005. Nearly three-quarters are concerned about the possibility of a full-scale war, with half of them “very” concerned. See PDF with full results here.
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