The Pulse
One Bill From Trouble
A plurality of voters say the country is already in a recession. Beneath the argument over the label, the survey finds a nation split between those with a cushion and those without one.
The People Who Still Trust Washington
Voter confidence in the federal government slips to 24%, and the few believers cluster among the politically obsessed.
The Compact Nobody Expects to Be Honored
A new Napolitan survey finds only 35% favor the National Popular Vote Compact, and even its sympathizers expect blue states would break the pledge the moment it cost them the White House.
Capital Is Not a Hostage
A new Napolitan poll finds bipartisan majorities endorse a corporation's right to walk away. The voters have ratified federalism.