“What is surprising, and of likely grave concern to the White House, are the dips in support from the very groups that helped Trump take back the presidency in 2024,” says Tatishe Nteta, provost professor of political science and poll director.
New data from a national #UMassPoll highlights a notable shift in public opinion.
The findings point to sharp declines in approval among:
• Men and working-class Americans
• African Americans
• Moderates (-18 points)
• Independents (-13 points)
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest level of his second term in office, a new poll from UMass Amherst, revealed. capecodtimes.com/story/news/pol…
“What is surprising...are the dips in support from the very groups that helped Trump win in 2024,” says @umasspolsci Tatishe Nteta. New poll shows sharp drops among men, working-class Americans, African Americans, moderates (-18), and independents (-13). umass.edu/news/article/p…
Provost Professor & #UMassPoll Director Tatishe Nteta speaks about his academic origins and shares what the Massachusetts public thinks about Columbus Day, the state flag, seal, & motto with Massachusetts State Senator Jo Comerford.
...former Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy led the GOP primary field (which had a smaller sample size), earning support from 44 % of respondents who identified as likely Republican primary voters. Shortsleeve and former CEO Mike Minogue were tied at 13 %.
Brian Shortsleeve, a former MBTA official, came within the closest margin in a head-to-head matchup against Healey, notching 27 percent to her 48 percent in the survey.