Whit Ayres on NPR, September 27
Whit Ayres appeared on Morning Edition to discuss public opinion regarding the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump:
Whit Ayres appeared on Morning Edition to discuss public opinion regarding the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump:
Whit Ayres’ comments on the Trump Administration border detention policy was cited as The New York Times‘ Quote of the Day: “Somehow I don’t think that putting kids in cages is likely to go over very well with suburban moms,” said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster uneasy about running on the culture wars. Mr. Ayres...
Whit Ayres’ column in US News on the challenges facing Republicans: Providence has provided Republicans with an unexpected opportunity to accomplish goals many have wanted for years, by delivering control of both the presidency and Congress to the GOP. But our 2016 success should not blind us to the long-term challenges facing the party. President-elect...
Whit Ayres’ comments in US News and World Report on Donald Trump’s effect on downballot races and the future of the Republican party: For the moment that’s raising the prospect of resurgence in a fading voting pattern: “Just because people haven’t split their tickets in recent elections doesn’t mean they can’t spit their tickets,” says...
Whit Ayres’ comments in the Washington Times regarding ticket splitting: While presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tops Mr. Trump in matchups in Florida, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, incumbent Senate Republicans are all ahead in polling in their own races, building significant leads. “We’re seeing in numerous states and districts at the moment very substantial...
David Brooks cited Whit Ayres’ book 2016 and Beyond in his New York Times column: It’s not exactly breaking news that this is ruinous to the long-term political prospects of the party. In his book “2016 and Beyond,” the veteran pollster Whit Ayres, now working for Marco Rubio, points out that given the composition of...
Whit Ayres’ comments in The New York Times regarding cultural issues and the presidential election: “There will always be side issues, but none of that will compete with people’s primary concerns, which are the economy and who is going to be able to keep the country safe,” said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster advising Senator...
Whit Ayres was interviewed by Forbes to discuss his new book 2016 and Beyond: How Republicans Can Elect a President in the New America: In a new book, 2016 and Beyond: How Republicans Can Elect a President in the New America, veteran GOP pollster Whit Ayres argues that given demographic trends, Republicans need to attract more minority...
Jon McHenry’s comments in US News and World Report on ObamaCare and a potential government shutdown: On its own, GOP pollster Jon McHenry says repealing and dismantling Obamacare is a great issue that attracts the Republican base, a majority of independents and even a fraction of Democratic voters to the GOP ticket. “Where we lose...
Jon McHenry’s comments in the Washington Times regarding President Obama and the budget: “Has he been trying to sell his budget priorities?” asked Republican pollster Jon McHenry, vice president of North Star Strategies. “I’m sure there are some folks in upstate New York who appreciate that he’s been out on the hustings. But there’s so...