Emerson College Polling Weekly | 2018 Mid-Terms

5 battleground polls & Prof. Kimball 2018 midterm predictions Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

With the Midterm Elections less than a week away, Emerson College Polling is monitoring 12 states this week.  Kansas USC 2nd district: Steve Watkins (R) 48%, Paul Davis (D) 41%, 8% undecided 3rd district: Sharice Davids (D) 55%, Kevin Yoder (R-inc) 43%, 1% undecided Governor Kris Kobach (R) 44%, Laura Kelly (D) 43%, Greg Orman (I) 8%, 4% undecided Ohio Governor Richard Cordray (D) 49%, Mike Dewine (R) 46%, 3% undecided US Senate Sherrod Brown (D-inc) 49%, Jim Renacci (R) 43%, 3% undecided Texas US Senate Ted Cruz (R) 50%, Beto O’Rourke 47%, 2% undecided Oregon Governor Kate Brown (D) 47% v. Knute Buehler (R) 42% Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D) 46%, Bob Stefanowski (R) 39%, 5% undecided Maine Governor: Janet Mills (D) 50%, Shawn Moody (R) 42%, undecided 4% USC: 2nd District: Bruce Poliquin (R-inc) 46%, Jared Golden (D) 47%, undecided 4% New Hampshire USC: 1st District: Chris Pappas (D-inc) 48%, Eddie Edwards (R) 46%, undecided 5% Governor: Chris Sununu (R-inc) 51%, Molly Kelly (D) 43% , undecided 5% Tennessee US Senate Marsha Blackburn (R) 52%, Phil Bredesen (D) 44%, 3% undecided Governor Bill Lee (R) 54%, Karl Dean (D) 41%, 3% undecided West Virginia US Senate Joe Manchin (D-Inc) 47%, Patrick Morrisey (R) 42%, 8% undecided USC Carol Miller (R-inc) 52%, Richard Ojeda (D) 45%, 3% undecided

Gary Johnson and the Libertarian miracle: Is it on the brink in New Mexico? Good news for Democrats across the board in Emerson Polling’s New Jersey, Michigan and New Mexico polls.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling Sign up for a FREE MONTH at: http://www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/POLLING

Voters in New Jersey, Michigan and New Mexico are being called this week. New Mexico and Michigan each have two statewide races, and New Jersey only has one statewide election. Voters in Michigan are also being asked their thoughts on marijuana, Flint and redistricting.   NJ Senate: Bob Menendez (D-inc.) | Bob Hugin (R)   MI Governor: Gretchen Whitmer (D-inc.) | Bill Schuette (R)   MI Senate: Debbie Stabenow (D-inc.) | John James (R)   NM Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) | Steve Pearce (R)   NM Senate: Martin Heinrich (D-inc.) | Mick Rich (R) | Gary Johnson (Libertarian)

Democrats expect big gains in California.  New e-Poll shows huge leads in US Congress generic ballot and Gavin Newsom for Governor.  But what about Senator Dianne Feinstein? Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

The Senate race in California gives Republicans an opportunity to cast a protest vote for a Bernie-supported Democrat against the incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein (D). Feinstein, who was first elected in 1992, faces State Senate Majority Leader Kevin de León, who has been pushing the race to the left.  The Republicans have a hold on the statewide races in both Nevada and New Hampshire. Democrats have their eyes on the first district of New Hampshire in the race for an open seat between Chris Pappas (D) and Eddie Edwards (R). NV Statewide Results: Dean Heller (R-inc): 48% | Jacky Rosen (D): 41% Adam Laxalt (R): 46% | Steve Sisolak (D): 41% NH Statewide Results: Chris Sununu (R-inc): 51% | Molly Kelly (D): 35% ... Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

Democrats seem to be losing a grip on being able to take back the United States Senate.  Latest Emerson College e-Poll has data on #NVSen between Dean Heller & Jacky Rosen.  Also: #NVGov, #NHGov & US Congressional races in all districts in New Hampshire & Nevada. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter/IG: @EmersonPolling

The Senate Race in Nevada is the only Republican-held Senate seat up for election in a state that Hillary Clinton won. The first district of New Hampshire is history in the making with either the first openly gay representative from that district, Chris Pappas (D), or the first black representative, Eddie Edwards (R).  TX Senate: Ted Cruz (R-inc.) 47% | Beto O'Rourke (D) 42% TX Gov: Greg Abbot (R-inc.) 53% | Lupe Valdez (D) 33% Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Ted Cruz is on the move in Texas in the latest Emerson College e-Poll.  Prof. Spencer Kimball breaks down how Cruz was able to make this charge and if O’Rourke has peaked. BONUS: National poll on a universal basic income and whether US tax dollars should pay for tuition free college. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

Emerson poll finds that the Kansas second and third congressional districts are competitive with potential Democratic upsets. Paul Davis (D) from the second district and Sharice Davids (D) from the third are both in the lead but within the margin of error.  Kansas Gov: Kris Kobach (R)-37%, Laura Kelly (D)-36%, Greg Orman-9%, Undecided-15% Kansas 2nd: Paul Davis (D)-35%,Steve Watkins (R)-31% Kansas 3rd: Sharice Davids (D)-47%, Kevin Yoder (R-inc)-41% Texas Senate: Ted Cruz (R-inc) v Beto O'Rourke (D) Texas Governor: Greg Abbott (R-inc) v Lupe Valdez (D)    Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

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#KSGov a DEAD heat: Kris Kobach (R) v Laura Kelly (D) v Greg Orman (I) #KS01: Roger Marshall (R-inc) 44%, Alan LaPolice (D) 17%, 35% undecided #KS02: Paul Davis (D) 35%, Steve Watkins (R) 31%, 28% undecided #KS03: Sharice Davids (D) 47%, Kevin Yoder (R-inc) 41%, 10% undecided #KS04: Incumbent Ron Estes (R-inc) 50%, James Thompson (D) 26%, 20% undecided Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter/IG: @EmersonPolling - SPONSOR: www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/POLLING

Donald Trump endorsement power - will it be on display in Kansas? Emerson pollster Spencer Kimball previews Monday’s Emerson e-Poll and discusses the possibility of Kansas slipping away from the Republicans. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter/IG: EmersonPolling. SPONSOR: Get a FREE month of The Great Courses PLUS at: http://www.TheGreatCoursesPlus.com/POLLING  

Senator Jeff Flake may be the decisive vote on confirming Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court.  Arizona e-Poll on how citizens believe Senator Jeff Flake should vote. Arizona Senate: Martha McSally (R) v Kyrsten Sinema (D) Arizona Gov: Doug Ducey (R-inc) v David Garcia (D) Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453?mt=2) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Democrats look to be competitive in states Trump won with ease, like Kansas. How successful can they be?  Subscribe to the Emerson College Polling Weekly Podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly)  and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Patrick Morrisey challenges Senator Joe Manchin for a seat in the U.S. Senate. Can popularity of Donald Trump save the GOP in WV? e-Polls in all three congressional distrcits Subscribe to the Emerson College Polling Weekly Podcast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Kelley and Cole recap and review the 2018 primary season and take a look at the Democrats chances of taking the Senate. Is there an overarching narrative behind this years primaries? Even with a daunting map, can Democrats make gains in the Senate? 

Rep. Steve King in a close race w/ challenger J.D. Shelton as Emerson Polling has e-Polls on all four Iowa congressional districts and the Governor race btwn Kim Reynolds & Fred Hubbell. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. IG/Twitter: @EmersonPolling

A huge Democratic primary upset has occurred in Massachusetts. 10-term incumbent Mike Capuano has been beaten by Boston’s City Councilwoman Ayanna Pressley. Meanwhile, Democrats hope to make gains in Iowa, even after Trump won the state handily in 2016.  Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  IG & Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Labor Day National e-Poll with new surveys on: 0:07 The Donald Trump economy 3:03 Generic Ballot 2018 mid-terms & 2020 President 4:01 America’s favorite sport BONUS: President Trump approval ratings fall Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling. Get 500 business cards for $9.99 by using code ECPP at Vistaprint.com

Does the Florida Gubernatorial Primary results show that President Trump has complete control of his party? Can Progressive Democrats win general elections in swing states like Arizona and Florida against Trump style conservatives? Plus, a sneak peak of our upcoming national poll. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

Virtual tie in latest Emerson College US Senate Texas e-Poll: Beto O’Rourke (D) v Ted Cruz (R-inc) BONUS: Lupe Valdez (D) Gov. Greg Abbott (R-inc) #TXGov Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

What impact will Donald Trump's immigration policy have on 2018 midterms?  Plus, previewing Emerson's new Texas e-Poll set to release on Monday.  Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes, Stitcher, and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. 

NM Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) v Steve Pearce (R) NM: US Senate: Martin Heinrich (D) v Mick Rich (R) v Gary Johnson (L) Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

What happened to the polling in Minnesota? Donald Trump is dominating thus far in the GOP primaries in 2018 Previewing Emerson Polling’s North Dakota e-Poll   Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Dem MN Gov Primary: Lori Swanson v Tim Walz v Erin Murphy GOP MN Gov Primary: Tim Pawlenty v Jeff Johnson US Senate: Amy Klobuchar (D) v Jim Newberger (R) US Senate: Tina Smith (D) v Karin Housley (R) Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

The Republicans salvaged #OH12 on Tuesday, yet was the biggest winner Donald Trump? Also, a preview of the next Emerson College e-Poll in Minnesota Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.

Danny O’Connor: 47% Troy Balderson: 46% Undecided: 7% Margin of error: 5% Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Democrats continue their winning streak in recent Emerson College e-Polls in Wisconsin 0:22 Wisconsin issues: education funding & raising minimum wage 1:36 Republican Primary US Senate: Leah Vukmir v Kevin Nicholson 2:21 US Senate Ballot Question -- Tammy Baldwin (D) 3:36 Tony Evers (D) v Scott Walker (R) Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling

e-Poll in Michigan  on Debbie Stabenow (D) v John James & Sandy Pensler representing the GOP [0:17] 1:09 Governor: Democratic primary led by Gretchen Whitmer and potential head-to-heads v Republicans led by Bill Schuette. 3:15 ***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

UPSET ALERT: Democrats with another opportunity to zero in on US Senate seat. Phil Bredesen (D) 43% Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R) 37% ...also new polls on Republican & Democratic primaries for Governor of Tennessee as well as Trump statewide approval ratings and other misc. issues such as education and marijuana. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Emerson College Pollster & Professor Spencer Kimball gives five takeaways from the 2018 mid-term primaries thus far. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.  

NEW POLL from Emerson Polling on: *Arizona US Senate *Arizona Governor *Statewide Congressional & generic ballot PLUS: How the Democrats can pick-up not one, but BOTH Senate seats in the desert. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

Professor Spencer Kimball provides analysis halfway through the primary season for the 2018 mid-term elections.  Plus: What is the huge issue in Virginia that’s infuriating many Republicans? Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app

June 12 primary analysis in Nevada, Virginia, South Carolina, North Dakota, Maine.  Recapping June 5 primary and California Governor & Senate poll. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly oniTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) ,Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Analysis for Tuesday, June 5 primaries in California, New Mexico, South Dakota, Montana, Alabama, New Jersey, Iowa, Mississippi Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app. Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Memorial Day 2018 Poll for the June 5 California primaries for Dianne Feinstein US Senate seat and Governor race. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network mobile app.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling  

10% of the way through the primaries for the 2018 mid-term elections. Emerson Prof. Spencer Kimball provides analysis of the races thus far and previews Emerson Polling’s poll for Georgia and California primaries. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling

Republicans & President Trump vehemently oppose Don Blankenship bid in West Virginia in an effort to prevent a redux of Roy Moore.  Emerson College professor Spencer Kimball recaps the May 8th primaries and previews the May 15 races in Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling

State primary previews on Emerson College Polling Weekly with US Senate races in West Virginia, Indiana and Ohio as well as Dennis Kucinich getting back in the game running for Governor of Ohio. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.  

New poll shows the GOP have a great chance to win Claire McCaskill’s Senate seat in Missouri.  Plus final reaction on Emerson’s pinpoint analysis in #AZ08. Subscribe to Emerson College Polling Weekly on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/emerson-college-polling-weekly-weekly-podcast-for-nationally/id1268636453) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/clns-radio-online-sports-talk-radio/emerson-college-polling-weekly) and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.  Twitter: @EmersonPolling (http://www.twitter.com/EmersonPolling)