Whit Ayres’ comments in The New York Times about President Trump’s job approval: “He has always been like this,” said Whit Ayres, a longtime Republican pollster. “It all depends upon whether his recent behavior affects his job approval or changes anyone’s opinion about him that they didn’t already have before.” According to Mr. Ayres, the...
Whit Ayres’ comments to The Washington Post on the economy: Whit Ayres, a longtime Republican consultant specializing in polling, said while people with “substantial resources invested in the stock market” are satisfied with a surging Dow, the data suggest “most Americans are still not happy” with progress on inflation and the strength of the economy....
“If these sorts of things roil markets, that’s when voters notice.”
Dan JudyPolitical ClimateRepublicansJanuary 13, 2026
Dan Judy’s comments in The Hill regarding the Department of Justice investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell: Dan Judy, a Republican strategist, said he was dubious that the move would have an instant electoral effect, given that the workings and purposes of the Federal Reserve are not necessarily followed closely by the median voter....
“He’s viewed as strong … and this plays to his strength.”
Political ClimateTrumpWhit AyresJanuary 5, 2026
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post regarding public opinion and Venezuela: Whit Ayres, a longtime GOP pollster, emphasized that it’s hard to predict the politics of Trump’s actions in Venezuela without more data. “What I can say based upon polling is that one of Trump’s strengths in public opinion polls is that he’s viewed...
“They felt burned by the Biden failures to control immigration.”
Immigration and Border SecurityPolitical ClimateWhit AyresDecember 11, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Washington Post regarding Democrats and immigration policy: Whit Ayres, a GOP pollster, said Trump’s vow to deport undocumented immigrants accused of committing crimes has widespread support. But other elements of Trump’s agenda face overwhelming opposition, Ayres said, including deporting those who have no criminal record, those who have lived in...
“Compared to other presidents, Trump has a higher floor and a lower ceiling.”
Political ClimateTrumpWhit AyresDecember 5, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Los Angeles Times about President Trump’s job approval: “Compared to other presidents, Trump has a higher floor and a lower ceiling,” said Whit Ayres, a veteran Republican pollster who has consulted Republican senators and governors for more than three decades. For now, independents and moderates dissatisfied over prices and pocketbook...
“Small changes in margins mean large changes in control”
Political ClimateRepublicansWhit AyresNovember 10, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Wall Street Journal regarding the off-year election results. While some Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have played down the significance of Democratic wins, Republican pollster Whit Ayres said the GOP would be foolish to ignore the signals sent. “Small changes in the margins mean...
“a pox on both your houses”
Political ClimateWhit AyresOctober 27, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments in The Hill regarding the politics of the federal government shutdown: “What we’re seeing primarily is disgust with the system as a whole and a pox on both your houses,” Whit Ayres, a prominent Republican pollster, said of polls on the shutdown. “Most Americans can’t understand why the federal government can’t function...
“No one believes the status quo is acceptable when it comes to crime.”
CrimePolitical ClimateWhit AyresOctober 7, 2025
Whit Ayres’ comments to Politico regarding the politics of crime: “Anytime Republicans make an aggressive stance and the Democrats criticize it, it looks like the Democrats are defending the status quo. And no one believes the status quo is acceptable when it comes to crime,” GOP pollster Whit Ayres said. To read the full article,...
Whit Ayres’ comments on the government shutdown in The Washington Post: GOP pollster Whit Ayres said the Democratic base will only be angrier when they realize Republicans, who control Congress, are not backing down. “Eventually, the Democrats are going to end up folding, because they don’t have any real leverage,” Ayres said. “Fighting without leverage...
