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#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Terrible poll ratings would bother some politicians. Donald Trump isn't one of them | Arwa Mahdawi

Despite economic challenges, 37% of Americans still approve of Trump's performance, reflecting a disconnect between public sentiment and reality.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Data Guru Warns Trump Is Underwater' With Key Demo That Put Him in the White House'

Donald Trump's approval rating with non-college white voters has significantly declined, showing a 34-point shift from February 2025.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
16 hours ago

If Your Audience Isn't Interacting, Your Brand Is Just an Illusion

Building a meaningful brand requires patience, genuine value, and trust, focusing on audience engagement rather than vanity metrics.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots

Xavier Becerra's support surged to 13% in the California governor's race after Eric Swalwell withdrew due to allegations.
#political-advertising
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 day ago

StackAdapt and Broadsign Team Up to Streamline Political pDOOH Ad Buys

Native support for Broadsign Auction Packages streamlines political ad campaign execution across screens and key audience segments.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
4 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Marketing tech
fromThedrum
1 day ago

StackAdapt and Broadsign Team Up to Streamline Political pDOOH Ad Buys

Native support for Broadsign Auction Packages streamlines political ad campaign execution across screens and key audience segments.
US politics
fromLexington Herald Leader
4 days ago

Are paid influencers boosting KY political campaigns? They don't have to say

Social media influencers promoting political candidates are not legally required to disclose paid endorsements, creating a significant loophole in political advertising regulations.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Destructive': Fox's Ari Fleischer Warns GOP's Texas Gerrymander May Have Backfired Big-Time

Mid-decade redistricting efforts by both parties are condemned as chaotic and unconstitutional, with potential negative impacts for Republicans in Virginia.
Washington DC
fromAxios
2 days ago

Dems kick off 5-city fight to host 2028 convention

Cities are competing fiercely to host the Democratic National Convention, each promoting their strengths while undermining rivals.
Online marketing
fromThe Drum
2 days ago

Making retail media work harder with smarter data strategies

Retail media networks are growing, and effective data strategies are essential for maximizing value for retailers and brands.
Deliverability
fromVerticalResponse
2 days ago

Email Marketing Calendar: How to Plan a Year of Campaigns

An email marketing calendar is essential for small businesses and nonprofits to engage subscribers effectively throughout 2026.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pro-Trump AI influencers are flooding social media.

Experts indicate that the creation of A.I. avatars is becoming easier, particularly for contractors and marketing companies that specialize in developing and dispatching these avatars in bulk.
Artificial intelligence
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
#california-governor-race
California
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Mahan's Poll After Swalwell Exit Shows Bigger Boost in Support Than Independent Poll

Matt Mahan's support has surged in the California Governor primary race following Eric Swalwell's exit amid sexual assault allegations.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

Democratic candidates in California's governor race are gaining ground, while two Republicans maintain a slight lead according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromABC30 Fresno
5 days ago

Xavier Becerra gains massive jump in new CA governor's race poll after Swalwell exit

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race has significantly boosted Xavier Becerra's support among Democrats.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
4 days ago

Mahan's Poll After Swalwell Exit Shows Bigger Boost in Support Than Independent Poll

Matt Mahan's support has surged in the California Governor primary race following Eric Swalwell's exit amid sexual assault allegations.
California
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

With Swalwell Out, New Governor's Race Poll Has Republicans In Lead, But Democrats on the Rise

Democratic candidates in California's governor race are gaining ground, while two Republicans maintain a slight lead according to a recent poll.
US Elections
fromABC30 Fresno
5 days ago

Xavier Becerra gains massive jump in new CA governor's race poll after Swalwell exit

Swalwell's exit from the California governor race has significantly boosted Xavier Becerra's support among Democrats.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Mamdani jolts Council race on Manhattan's West Side ahead of early voting | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Lindsey Boylan in a competitive Manhattan City Council special election, impacting the race dynamics significantly.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why U.S. Politics Looks Like a Bad Marriage

Political discourse has shifted to personal attacks, resembling damaging communication patterns that threaten the unity of the country.
#virginia
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

Virginia voters decide on a measure that could redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic seats in Congress.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Virginia's congressional delegation may shift to a 10-1 Republican advantage despite a close election loss for Trump in 2024.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

JUST IN: Democrats Earn Major Midterms Edge In Virginia Vote

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting, potentially flipping four House seats currently held by Republicans.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
23 hours ago

Virginia redistricting vote: What polls suggest and what voters will decide

Virginia voters decide on a measure that could redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic seats in Congress.
US Elections
fromAxios
3 hours ago

Dems' Virginia gamble pays off in redistricting wars

Virginia's congressional delegation may shift to a 10-1 Republican advantage despite a close election loss for Trump in 2024.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

JUST IN: Democrats Earn Major Midterms Edge In Virginia Vote

Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia's redistricting, potentially flipping four House seats currently held by Republicans.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
#john-fetterman
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
SF politics

Fetterman Gets Stunning Rejection from His Fellow Pennsylvania-Based Congressional Democrats When Asked if They Would Back Him for Reelection

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

108-Point Swing!' CNN Data Guru Stunned by John Fetterman's Total Collapse Among Democrats

John Fetterman's approval rating among Pennsylvania Democrats has plummeted from plus 68 to minus 40 points, indicating significant discontent.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
SF politics

Fetterman Gets Stunning Rejection from His Fellow Pennsylvania-Based Congressional Democrats When Asked if They Would Back Him for Reelection

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

108-Point Swing!' CNN Data Guru Stunned by John Fetterman's Total Collapse Among Democrats

John Fetterman's approval rating among Pennsylvania Democrats has plummeted from plus 68 to minus 40 points, indicating significant discontent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

It Could Happen': Rumors Swirl of October Surprise' to Save Senate GOP Majority

Senate Republicans are hopeful that a potential Supreme Court vacancy could energize voters ahead of the elections.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

Prompt For More Ads; Who Advertises The Advertisers? | AdExchanger

OpenAI's advertising efforts face challenges due to limited inventory despite strong engagement signals from ChatGPT ad pilots.
fromAxios
2 days ago

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Lori Shapiro expressed her concerns to her husband, stating, 'I don't think we are ready to do this. It's not the right time for our family. And it's not on our terms.'
Left-wing politics
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Progressive Media Org Launches Turning Point USA Competitor

Faiz Shakir, executive director of More Perfect Union, stated, 'We're hoping that an economic populist movement for the next generation will start through More Perfect Union on campuses.' This reflects the organization's goal to mobilize students around economic issues.
Right-wing politics
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war

Swing voters in Georgia express negative feelings about the Iran war, citing fear, anger, and concern over its management and economic impact.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Democratic Candidate Apologizes for Pro-Gun, Pro-Police Social Media Posts

Bob Brooks, a Democratic congressional candidate, apologized for past social media posts that included pro-gun sentiments and criticism of Colin Kaepernick.
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
#ai-in-politics
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 week ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
#republican-party
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

'In rural, urban, red, blue, Democrats have overperformed everywhere': GOP wakes up to freight train heading their way | Fortune

Republicans faced significant electoral losses in Wisconsin and Georgia, indicating Democratic momentum ahead of the November midterms.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Saikat Chakrabarti's Big Ad Push Puts Him Five Points Behind Wiener In New Poll

Saikat Chakrabarti, the 40-year-old centimillionaire and former tech engineer, has been doing his utmost to gain some name recognition in San Francisco, seen as a longshot challenger to Nancy Pelosi.
SF politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Your Party to focus local election efforts on backing independent candidates

Your Party is targeting urban areas with large Muslim populations to support independent candidates and community groups against Labour.
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Progressive Senate Candidate Who Campaigned With Hasan Piker Surges to Primary Lead In Latest Poll

El-Sayed became the center of a heated debate on the left after he appeared at a campaign rally alongside Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who is known for his outlandish rhetoric.
Left-wing politics
Digital life
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Super scrollers sour on democracy: poll

Heavy social media use correlates with lower support for democracy and increased acceptance of subjective facts and political violence.
#midterm-elections
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Sorry, JD Vance': CNN's John King Lays Out Disaster Scenario for VP's 2028 Presidential Hopes

Midterm elections may jeopardize JD Vance's presidential ambitions amid Democratic optimism and Trump's low approval ratings.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

DEAD HEAT: Stunning New Poll Shows GOP Drawing Even With Dems Ahead of Midterms

Republicans and Democrats are tied at 50% each in congressional voting preferences, representing a significant GOP gain from 54%-46% Democratic lead the previous month.
#trump
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Goes on Falsehood-Riddled Rant Bragging I got 100% in the CNN Poll'

Trump falsely claimed a 100% approval rating in a CNN poll, misrepresenting NBC poll data and exaggerating lawsuits against media outlets.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Razzes Trump for Posting Flattering Poll Numbers That Came from CPAC Attendees

Trump's posted polls show inflated approval ratings from a biased audience, raising questions about their validity.
Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

MAGA Is Starting to Look Beyond Trump

Various factions within MAGAworld are increasingly critical of Trump, expressing anger over his actions and statements.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Harry Enten: Trump Still Going Strong with 'Key Voting Bloc'

Trump's support among senior citizens may benefit Republicans in the midterm elections despite overall low approval ratings.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms

Trump's low approval ratings due to the war on Iran threaten Republican seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Goes on Falsehood-Riddled Rant Bragging I got 100% in the CNN Poll'

Trump falsely claimed a 100% approval rating in a CNN poll, misrepresenting NBC poll data and exaggerating lawsuits against media outlets.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

CNN's Jake Tapper Razzes Trump for Posting Flattering Poll Numbers That Came from CPAC Attendees

Trump's posted polls show inflated approval ratings from a biased audience, raising questions about their validity.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
#elections
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
US Elections
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Voting goes to court - Harvard Gazette

State authority in election administration faces challenges amid increasing lawsuits and declining trust in U.S. elections.
US Elections
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Trump's threat to hijack the midterm elections is real | amNewYork

Trump's claims of widespread voter fraud are unfounded and contradicted by evidence showing its rarity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Fox's Martha MacCallum Asks GOP Leader Why Senate Races Are Slipping Away From Republicans

Martha, I think most people are economic voters. I think they're pocketbook issue voters, which is why we need to be speaking to them. And the one thing that we've made very plain is because of the things we did last summer, they're going to have more money in their pockets.
US politics
US Elections
fromNature
6 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race After Swalwell Drops

Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco lead California's gubernatorial race, with significant shifts in voter support following recent polls.
US Elections
fromFast Company
5 days ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
Marketing tech
fromThe Hill
4 weeks ago

Democratic digital ad firm launches new service aimed at better reaching likely primary voters online

DSPolitical is launching a digital ad targeting tool to help Democratic campaigns reach likely primary voters ahead of the November election.
US Elections
fromSan Jose Inside
5 days ago

New Poll Shows Xavier Becerra Gained Most from Swalwell's Exit from CA Governor Race

Xavier Becerra's support surged in the California Governor primary poll following Eric Swalwell's exit from the race.
Games
fromEngadget
1 month ago

BallotGuessr is Geoguessr for budding political pundits

BallotGuessr is a GeoGuessr-based game where players guess 2024 election results for counties using Google Street View clues and contextual environmental details.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

New Poll Spells Doom for the GOP With Key 'Double Hater' Voters

Joe Rogan and Theo Von express confusion over U.S. military actions, highlighting a disconnect in political understanding among the public.
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

Why Trump's Latest Assault on Elections Might Fail

Concerns about election integrity are heightened, but recent developments suggest potential for resistance against authoritarian tactics.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Democrats Believe Kamala Harris Is Less Electable' Than Mark Cuban: NEW POLL

A survey by Yale Polling discovered that just 55% of Democrats found Harris to be a highly electable candidate in 2028, while 58% found Cuban to be highly electable.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Up Like a Rocket!' CNN Data Guru Predicts Dems Will Easily Take Back the House Amid Big Gains

The biggest gain for Democrats was a race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Liberal Judge Chris Taylor won the race and Enten noted it marked a 21-point gain for Democrats compared to 2024.
US Elections
World news
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Targeting is your Trump card: How the rules of political advertising were rewritten by data

Data-driven microtargeting enabled politicians to send highly specialized messages to segmented voter groups, transforming campaign outreach from mass appeals to precise, targeted persuasion.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox's Jessica Tarlov Rattles off Trump's Brutal New Poll Numbers: That Is Unsustainable'

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 31%, his lowest ever, amid rising disapproval and economic concerns related to the Iran war.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Republicans Have a New Plan to Trick People Into Voting Against Abortion Rights. This One Is Working.

Anti-abortion ballot initiatives have failed consistently since 2022, but opponents may now succeed by deliberately confusing voters about what they're voting for.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

New Poll Shows Trump Losing Big With GOP's Most Loyal Voting Bloc

Trump's approval ratings have significantly declined among key voter demographics, particularly the 18-29 age group, amid economic concerns related to the war in Iran.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

By rallying behind Talarico, the party sided with someone who pledged to change Washington while finding consensus. The 36-year-old state representative's win over Crockett cements his status as a rising star and will likely make him one of Democrats' most prominent candidates this year. He campaigned with denunciations of 'politics as a blood sport' and an insistence that people want 'a return to more timeless values of sincerity and honesty and compassion and respect.'
US news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Bombarded With New Polls Showing Voters Say Biden Was Better

Multiple national polls show more voters now say Trump is doing a worse job than Biden, signaling major political vulnerability for the president.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Crisis in Polling Is a Problem for Democracy

Gallup ended presidential-approval polling amid falling trust, rising costs, competition, and concerns about retaliation tied to President Trump's low approval ratings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor

They want to cheat, he said of Democrats. They have cheated. And their policy is so bad that their only way to get elected is to cheat. And we're going to stop it. Trump has put action to his long-debunked claims this year, with FBI agents seizing 2020 election documentation in Fulton county, Georgia, and the Department of Justice pursuing voter data from state elections officials across the country.
US politics
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Can Democrats post their way to midterm victories?

Headquarters revives @KamalaHQ team to create a Gen Z-focused, left-leaning media brand repurposing large-following social accounts to disseminate viral political content.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What Fabulous Timing for Gallup to Stop Tracking Presidential Approval!

Two headquarters agents inform a pollster amid personified approval-rating horses while denying any link between presidential bullying and fluctuating poll numbers.
US politics
fromBBC
2 months ago

Americast - Can Trump really save the midterms for the Republicans? - BBC Sounds

Republicans face a critical midterm fight to retain both congressional chambers as Trump leads intense Iowa campaigning to boost turnout despite economic and immigration concerns.
fromAxios
2 months ago

MAHA's midterm election test

Driving the news: In a memo Thursday, the Kennedy-aligned political advocacy group MAHA Action warned the chairs of the Republican Senate and House campaign committees and House and Senate leaders that the GOP "is renting MAHA voters. They haven't decided to purchase them yet." The group says Republicans could still close the polling gap with appeals to this segment, which it said could represent 10% of the electorate.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Stephanie Ruhle Says Trump Faces a Reckoning in the Midterms'

The White House prioritizes dominating Americans and consolidating power through unprecedented actions that escalate chaos and target institutions ahead of midterm elections.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Democrats look deep into Trump's territory for 2026 House pickups

Democrats expanded the House battleground to 44 seats and aim to net three pickups to regain control of the House.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Most Important Thing Democrats Can Do to Stop Trump

Retaking the Senate is the single best bulwark to halt MAGA and preserve democratic institutions despite Democratic vulnerabilities in 2026.
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