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Vice President Kamala Harris's position in the polls has remained steady since the Democratic National Convention
Vice President Kamala Harris's position in the polls has remained steady since the Democratic National Convention
Aug 30
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August 30

Harris got a polling bounce before her convention, not after

Trump got a small boost after the RNC, but Harris's candidacy reset the race.
August 30
Vice President Kamala Harris's position in the polls has remained steady since the Democratic National Convention
August 30

How the latest economic shifts could affect the presidential race

538's Galen Druke and Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times talk about potential economic changes that could impact how people vote in the 2024 presidential election.
August 30
538's Galen Druke and Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times talk about potential economic changes that could impact how people vote in the 2024 presidential election.
August 30

How are Harris and Trump talking about the economy? | 538 Politics Podcast

Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times discusses how Democrats and Republicans are tackling issues like taxes and more on the campaign trail.
August 30
Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times discusses how Democrats and Republicans are tackling issues like taxes and more on the campaign trail.
August 30

Economists are optimistic about the health of the economy | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke speaks with Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times about economic sentiment data leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
August 30
538's Galen Druke speaks with Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times about economic sentiment data leading up to the 2024 presidential election.
August 28

How did Democrats talk about issues at a DNC devoted to ideals?

The party played to its strengths on issues like abortion rights and democracy.
August 28
Attendees hold freedom signs on the second day of the Democratic National Convention, August 20, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
August 28

How 538 is adjusting our election model for Harris versus Trump

We simplified our model and made it more responsive to polling.
August 28
How 538's Harris-Trump forecast differs from its Biden-Trump forecast.
August 27

3 reasons why racist attacks on Harris could backfire

Data and research suggest they could cost Trump support.
August 27
Former President Donald Trump participating in a Q&A with Rachel Scott, senior congressional correspondent for ABC News, during the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention and Career Fair at Hilton Chicago July 31, 2024.
August 27

What can Washington state's primary tell us about November? | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke and Geoffrey Skelley talk about how Washington state's primary results could be an indication of a shift toward Democrats in the national House vote.
August 27
538's Galen Druke and Geoffrey Skelley talk about how Washington state's primary results could be an indication of a shift toward Democrats in the national House vote.
August 27

Can RFK Jr. win a contingent election? | 538 Politics Podcast

The 538 team discusses the likelihood of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. winning a contingent election, following his exit from the 2024 presidential race.
August 27
The 538 team discusses the likelihood of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. winning a contingent election, following his exit from the 2024 presidential race.
August 27

How public opinion has changed from previous elections | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke and Geoffrey Skelley discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's differences from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
August 27
538's Galen Druke and Geoffrey Skelley discuss Vice President Kamala Harris's differences from Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
August 26

What can Washington's primary tell us about the fight for the House majority?

Democrats could lose a seat in the Evergreen State but make national gains.
August 26
House primary results in Washington state tend to predict general election trends both locally and nationally.
August 23

How much momentum will RFK Jr.'s endorsement give Trump?

Polls show Kennedy's supporters only slightly favor the former president.
August 23
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Freedom Fest at the Caesars Forum Conference Center, July 12, 2024, in Las Vegas.
August 23

How 538's 2024 presidential election forecast works

Dive into the weeds of our new Harris-Trump model.
August 23
How 538's new 2024 presidential election forecast works.
August 23

Harris says she will 'fight for America's future' on final night of the DNC | 538

The crew reacts to the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
August 23
The crew reacts to the final night of the Democratic National Convention.
August 22

What you might've missed at the DNC

Democrats have leaned into themes of "joy" and "freedom" this week.
August 22
SlackChat quote from 538's contributor, Meredith Conroy
August 21

Chicago's young voters talk 2024 presidential election at the DNC

538 senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich speaks with three young voters from Chicago as the 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place.
August 21
Chicago's young voters voice their opinion on 2024 presidential election
August 21

Yes, party conventions matter

Most viewers are partisans, but the events help energize the party bases.
August 21
Political conventions tend to attract viewers who are already politically engaged and partisan-affiliated.
August 21

The Obamas dominate night 2 of the DNC | 538 Politics Podcast

The crew reacts to night two of the Democratic National Convention
August 21
The Obamas dominate night 2 of the DNC | 538 Politics Podcast
August 20

Harris is starting to rebuild the Biden coalition

But she still lags the party’s 2020 performance among key demographic groups.
August 20
538 took a deep dive into Harris's polling numbers
August 19

Do voters know what Harris stands for? | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke discusses Harris' policy positions, or the lack thereof, with senior elections analyst Geoffrey Skelley, and whether this could be an advantage for her.
August 19
Do voters know what Harris stands for? | 538 Politics Podcast
August 19

How much influence does Harris have on Biden's policies? | 538 Politics Podcast

538 senior elections analyst Geoffrey Skelley talks to Galen Druke about how Kamala Harris is set to establish her own presence outside of President Joe Biden as the 2024 DNC begins.
August 19
How much influence does Harris have on Biden's policies?
August 19

Who are presidential delegates and what are their roles?

538 senior elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich explains the role of delegates and how they're selected as the 2024 DNC kicks off in Chicago.
August 19
Who are presidential delegates and what are their roles?
August 19

5 primaries to watch in Florida and Alaska

Gaetz faces a McCarthy-backed challenger in the Sunshine State.
August 19
Rep. Matt Gaetz is seen during preparations on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisc.
August 19

Greetings from the 2024 DNC in Chicago

538 looks at the history of political conventions in the Windy City.
August 19
Banners announcing the upcoming Democratic National Convention (DNC) are seen in downtown Chicago in Chicago, Aug. 12, 2024.
August 19

Greetings from the 2024 DNC in Chicago

538’s Nathaniel Rakich takes a look at the history of political conventions in the Windy City.
August 19
538’s Nathaniel Rakich takes a look at the history of political conventions in the Windy City.
August 16

How do voters pick a candidate? | 538 Politics Podcast

Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, discusses what questions voters consider when going to the polls.
August 16
Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, discusses what questions voters consider when going to the polls.
August 16

How important is the border for Latino voters? | 538 Politics Podcast

Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, and 538's Galen Druke talk about the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris clarifying her stance on issues like immigration.
August 16
Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, and 538's Galen Druke talk about the importance of Vice President Kamala Harris clarifying her stance on issues like immigration.
August 16

Democratic support among Latino voters has shifted since Biden dropped out

538's Galen Druke talks to Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, about a possible shift in Latino voters toward Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 16
538's Galen Druke talks to Carlos Odio, co-founder of Equis Research, about a possible shift in Latino voters toward Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 16

Can Harris win back Biden's Israel-Gaza critics?

Harris has a challenge, and an opportunity, to define her stance on the war.
August 16
People gather to protest a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris on Aug. 14, 2024 in New York City.
August 15

JD Vance is more unpopular than Sarah Palin

Vance is one of the least popular vice-presidential picks this century.
August 15
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance reacts to the cheering crowd during a campaign event in Reno, Nev., July 30, 2024.
August 13

Will Harris's late start help or hurt her in the general election?

She isn't the first to secure a presidential nomination this close to November.
August 13
Harris isn't the only presidential nominee to clinch her party's nomination late in the election cycle.
August 13

Do voters think of Harris as a DEI candidate? | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik discuss polling around the belief that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris may be a DEI candidate.
August 13
538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich and New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik discuss polling around the belief that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris may be a DEI candidate.
August 13

What does poll denialism reveal? | 538 Politics Podcast

New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik and 538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich play another round of "Good or Bad Use of Polling?"
August 13
New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik and 538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich play another round of "Good or Bad Use of Polling?"
August 13

Trump’s line of attack for the 2024 election | 538 Politics Podcast

538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich talk with New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik about former President Donald Trump’s latest strategy to win votes.
August 13
538's Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich talk with New York Times polling editor Ruth Igielnik about former President Donald Trump’s latest strategy to win votes.
August 12

6 primaries to watch in Minnesota and Wisconsin

Rep. Ilhan Omar is the latest Squad member to face a serious challenger.
August 12
lhan Omar and Don Samuels
August 07

A look at Gov. Tim Walz’s political history | 538 Politics Podcast

Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley talks with Galen Druke about VP pick Walz’s progressive record as governor.
August 07
Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley talks with Galen Druke about VP pick Walz’s progressive record as governor.
August 07

Tim Walz’s appeal in the 2024 election | 538 Politics Podcast

The 538 team reacts to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s VP pick and discusses Tim Walz’s appeal in the 2024 election.
August 07
The 538 team reacts to Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s VP pick and discusses Tim Walz’s appeal in the 2024 election.
August 07

The challenges ahead for the Harris-Walz campaign | 538 Politics Podcast

ABC News Politics Reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses the Harris-Walz campaign and its challenges.
August 07
ABC News Politics Reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses the Harris-Walz campaign and its challenges.
August 06

How would a general election debate impact the presidential campaign?

ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses how a presidential debate could benefit Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 06
ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses how a presidential debate could benefit Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
August 06

How has reaction to Russian prisoner swap impacted the Biden-Harris administration?

Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley talks with Galen Druke about how the latest Russian prisoner swap impacted the popularity of the current administration and Kamala Harris.
August 06
Senior Elections Analyst Geoffrey Skelley talks with Galen Druke about how the latest Russian prisoner swap impacted the popularity of the current administration and Kamala Harris.
August 06

What the polls say about a Harris vs. Trump matchup

The 538 team discusses the latest polling and how the election is looking like a toss-up.
August 06
The 538 team discusses the latest polling and how the election is looking like a toss-up.
August 01

What is civic respect? | 538 Politics Podcast

Political science professors Elizabeth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev talk about sweeping claims and how they relate to civic respect.
August 01
Political science professors Elizabeth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev talk about sweeping claims and how they relate to civic respect.
August 01

How people can respectfully disagree over politics

Political science professor Jeff Spinner-Halev discusses the difference between civic respect toward a person versus their belief.
August 01
Political science professor Jeff Spinner-Halev discusses the difference between civic respect toward a person versus their belief.
August 01

How the political parties got so far apart

Political science professors Elizabeth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev discuss with Galen Druke how political parties have sorted over time.
August 01
Political science professors Elizabeth Theiss-Morse and Jeff Spinner-Halev discuss with Galen Druke how political parties have sorted over time.

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