Archive - Strength In Numbers

Trump has lost his advantage on inflation and immigration

In three short months, the president has squandered his position on the two main issues voters elected him to address

Apr 23 •

G. Elliott Morris

Activating paid memberships on May 11

This post is a heads-up for anyone who has pledged a memberships so far

Apr 22 •

G. Elliott Morris

Democrats have a large turnout advantage in non-presidential elections

There are two different electorates in America. Who wins is largely a function of which one shows up.

Apr 22 •

G. Elliott Morris

Should Democrats focus on immigration or the economy?

It is possible for parties to walk and chew gum at the same time

Apr 18 •

G. Elliott Morris

Chart of the week: Trump is losing voters on the economy

Inflation got Donald Trump elected in 2024. Now, his ratings on economic issues are at their lowest point ever, even worse than during COVID-19

Apr 18 •

G. Elliott Morris

A conversation about Donald Trump’s poll numbers with Chris Cillizza

Trump is more popular than at this point in 2017, but his agenda is not

Apr 16 •

G. Elliott Morris

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Trump's immigration agenda is not popular

Polling shows most Americans oppose the details of enforcement and the president’s most extreme tactics

Apr 15 •

G. Elliott Morris

A conversation with Paul Krugman

We talk about data-driven journalism, polling, 2024, Trump and (of course) tariffs

Apr 12 •

G. Elliott Morris

Trump's approval hits new low after "Liberation Day" tariffs

His average economic approval also hits a new low (-13), and his tariffs are underwater by 30 points

Apr 12 •

G. Elliott Morris

Chart of the week: DOGE is not cutting the deficit

Real federal spending is higher in 2025 so far than in past years, and DOGE is making it harder to raise revenue

Apr 11 •

G. Elliott Morris

Talking tariffs with Galen Druke and Mary Radcliffe (538 reunion!)

Why does Trump love tariffs — and are they likely to accomplish his policy goals?

Apr 8 •

G. Elliott Morris

"Hands Off!" anti-Trump/Musk protests first to rival 2017 #resistance

Donald Trump faces a low job approval rating, sinking economy, and now, harsh and mobilized public backlash

Apr 7 •

G. Elliott Morris

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