#33: Will Joe Show?

The pollsters are everywhere! We crossed paths at the Institute for Politics at St. Anselm’s in New Hampshire. And we’ve been on the new Meet the Press Daily. Margie will be doing some Dem debate coverage at Huffington Post next week. And Kristen will be on the soon-to-be-different Up with Steve Kornacki. Also don’t forget to write a review on iTunes or Stitcher, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook.   2016/Dems: Will Joe Show? Recent polling shows Biden strong in the general--but can he make it out of the primary? New focus groups suggest it’s not necessarily smooth sailing. Bloomberg Politics/Purple Strategies focus groups NBC/WSJ/Marist   2016/Carson: The Carson experience? While Trump may be tumbling, Carson continues to stay strong. He’s even the preferred candidate for primary voters who prioritize experience. What? And what does this all mean for the debate? NBC/WSJ/Marist: Politico: The GOP debate implications   2016/General We try to explain the Carson phenomenon. A poll where “ballsy” is an answer. And Gallup makes a big, big decision. Gallup: government on traditional values Suffolk/USA Today national poll Pew Research on campaign climate Politico: Gallup gives up the horserace   Death with Dignity California passes a new bill on death with dignity. Polls show this on the move, even when it’s asked in an outdated way. Pew Research on aid in dying   Gender Sheryl Sandberg’s group Lean In and consulting firm McKinsey team up for an extensive--but perhaps dispiriting--look at gender in the workforce. Lean In/McKinsey   Most annoying travelers: Are you an annoying traveler? Check the data (or maybe just say “yes”). Expedia study of travel etiquette   Key findings: BIden mania! But can he get through the primary? Sanders mania! But can he get through the general? And Carson mania! Right now strong in both the primary and the general. One thing we know, even without a Gallup horserace, there are still plenty of horserace polls. Stay tuned for more Canada news next week. And be a good hotel guest please! Keep your flirting online--like the kids--rather than annoying all your fellow travelers.

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