Polling Matters returns for an extended episode exploring the latest goings-on in Washington DC and what a recent avalanche of Brexit related polling tells us about public opinion as we head into a crucial party conference season.
In part one, Keiran Pedley and Leo Barasi look at Trump's approval rating and what that says about his prospects for re-election and the GOP's prospects in the upcoming midterms. Keiran and Leo also look in-depth at the potential Democratic candidates to face him in 2020, with a special focus on Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders as they compete for the right to lead the Democrat's progressive wing.
In part two, Keiran and Leo examine a range of recent polls that present conflicting messages about the state of public opinion on Brexit. Keiran argues that polling on the outcome of a second referendum is useless at this stage, Leo looks at whether support for a second vote is increasing and both Keiran and Leo have a few choice words for a recent article in The Mirror suggesting that 4 million people are prepared to vote Labour if Corbyn is clearer on their Brexit policy. Finally, the pair examine what the numbers mean for Brexit in practical terms as we enter a busy party conference season.
Follow this week's guests:
@Leobarasi
@Keiranpedley
Got a question for the Polling Matters team? Why not message Keiran or Leo on twitter?
Polling Matters - Episode 129 What drives how we vote? Customs Unions & Northern Ireland
Polling Matters - BONUS Episode 128 Breaking down the Local Election results
Polling Matters - Episode 127 Rudd resigns, public opinion on immigration, Trump's visit and a look at the locals
Polling Matters - Episode 126 Local Elections preview with Prof. Colin Rallings
Polling Matters - Episode 125 Are you racist? Windrush, Syria reaction and the future of polling
Polling Matters - Episode 124 Corbyn’s declining poll ratings, economic trust and who would vote for a new party anyway?
Polling Matters - Episode 123 Russia reaction, Labour membership polling and one year to Brexit
Polling Matters - Episode 122 Tories take the lead? Russia reaction, Facebook, Cambridge Analytica and Labour antisemitism row
Polling Matters - Episode 121 Breaking down the British Election Study
Polling Matters - Episode 120 What do Brits think of other countries and how old is 'too old' to be Prime Minister?
Polling Matters - Episode 119 Vote blue go green? Farage, Boris & 2nd referendums (again) plus Labour NEC election fallout
Polling Matters - Episode 118 Reshuffles, Oprah & public opinion on trust and Brexit
Polling Matters - Episode 117 What do the DUP want and are we heading for a united Ireland?
Polling Matters - Episode 116 Why the polls are not moving, Brexit regret (or not) and Alabama
Polling Matters - Episode 115 German election special: Merkel's future & the German UKIP
Polling Matters - Episode 114 Hurricanes, Trump's approval rating, the EU withdrawal bill & Tory attempts to woo young voters
Polling Matters - Episode 113 What will immigration look like after Brexit?
Polling Matters - Episode 112 End of term review
Polling Matters - Episode 111 Who is Britain's most popular politician?
Polling Matters - Episode 110 Support for a 2nd Brexit vote grows (plus THOSE Trump emails)
Join Podbean Ads Marketplace and connect with engaged listeners.
Advertise Today
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free