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LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Tuesday Trivia – Is Democracy Working? – Military Parade – End Investigation? – Wisconsin

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, August 28, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 41% (Gallup) to 46% (Harvard-Harris, Rasmussen). The fourth poll in between had it at 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval rating.

ELECTIONS: 2018 
Among voters in each district or state 

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Pardons: Yes or No? – TV Ads – Catholic Church – Voting for Congress – Florida, Texas

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, August 27, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as Friday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters) to 46% (Rasmussen)––that’s an unusually tight trading range. Without these two polls, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval rating.

ELECTIONS: 2018 
Among voters in each state

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Best, Worst Presidents – Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida – Friday’s Generic Ballot

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, August 24, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 43% (Reuters, Monmouth) to 46% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes (although neither is much of an extreme), it would be 44.5%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval rating.

FRIDAY’S GENERIC BALLOT FOR CONGRESS
Among voters nationwide 

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Are Baldwin and Menendez in Trouble? – Trump on the Issues – Wisconsin, Texas, Virginia

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, August 23, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls, ranging from 42% (Gallup) to 46% (Rasmussen). Without these two extremes, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 52% today, which is 8 points higher than his approval rating.

ELECTIONS: 2018 
Among voters in each state 

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Tariffs – Tax Law – Russian Probe: Stop or Go? – Minnesota, Illinois, Florida – 2020

Your Daily Polling Update for Wednesday, August 22, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Down 1 from yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls, ranging from 42% (Gallup) to 46% (Rasmussen). Without these two extremes, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 52% today, which is 8 points higher than his approval rating.

PRESIDENT: 2020 
Among voters nationwide 

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Surprising New Polls in Tight Races – Nike’s Declining Numbers – Generic Ballot Update

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, September 7, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 43%
Up 1 from yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: President Trump has bounced back some from his recent low of 40%. Today’s average is based on five polls, ranging from 41% (Gallup) to 46% (Rasmussen). Without these two extremes, it would still be 43%.... Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 10 points higher than his approval rating.

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Catholic Church – Kavanaugh – Mueller – Indiana, Utah

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, August 21, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%
Up 1 from yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls. The range is 42% (Gallup) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would still be 45%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 51% today, which is 6 points higher than his approval.

SENATE 
Among voters statewide

LUNCHTIME POLITICS: Voter Interest – Candidate Gender – UK Politics – New Florida Polling

Your Daily Polling Update for Tuesday, August 21, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 45%
Up 1 from yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on four polls. The range is 42% (Gallup) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would still be 45%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 51% today, which is 6 points higher than his approval.

SENATE 
Among voters statewide

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Top Issues – Voter Enthusiasm – Wisconsin, New Mexico, Missouri

Your Daily Polling Update for Monday, August 20, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as Friday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls. The range is 39% (Gallup) to 48% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval.

SENATE: NEW MEXICO 
Among voters statewide 

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D): 39%
Gary Johnson (L): 21%
Mick Rich (R): 11%

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Democrats More Politically Engaged – Friday’s Generic Ballot – Right Direction – Arizona, Wyoming

Your Daily Polling Update for Friday, August 17, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as yesterday

 RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls. The range is 39% (Quinnipiac) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 53% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval.

SENATE: ARIZONA 
Among Republican primary voters statewide

Clarus' Lunchtime Politics: Space Force – Violent Crime – Gun Control Ads – Indiana Senate

Your Daily Polling Update for Thursday, August 16, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Same as yesterday

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on six polls. The range is 39% (Gallup) to 49% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would still be 44%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 5% today, which is 1 points higher than his approval.

SENATE: INDIANA
Among voters statewide 

Sen. Joe Donnelly (D) over Mike Braun (R): +12 (51-39)

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Your Daily Polling Update for Wednesday, August 15, 2018

TRUMP JOB APPROVAL: AVERAGE 44%
Down 1 from yesterday 

RON’S COMMENT: Today’s average is based on five polls. The range is 39% (Gallup) to 50% (Rasmussen). Without these extremes, it would be 43.3%.... President Trump’s disapproval rating averages 52% today, which is 9 points higher than his approval.

SENATE: TENNESSEE  
Among voters statewide

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