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Economic Conditions and Public Opinion

The influence of economic conditions, such as jobs and inflation, on public opinion and presidential approval ratings.

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Feb 7, 2026

How have political strategists within the Democratic Party argued for or against pursuing impeachment before the 2026 midterms?

Political strategists are sharply divided: a pragmatic wing urges delaying or avoiding to focus on and vulnerable swing districts , while progressives and argue that immediate impeachment or aggressiv...

Jan 12, 2026

How have major foreign‑policy events historically affected presidential approval ratings in the short and long term?

Major foreign-policy shocks often produce an immediate "rally‑around‑the‑flag" uptick in presidential approval—especially when the United States is directly attacked or a decisive military action is p...