Kamala Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party’s presidential nominee: survey
Vice President Kamala Harris secured enough delegate support on Monday to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination, but polls show votes still have to be cast before she can be declared the party’s nominee. Harris has the backing of at least 2,214 delegates, according to an Associated Press tally of Democratic delegates backing the 59-year-old vice […]
44 percent in new survey say it’s likely Biden will step aside
A new survey found that about 44% of respondents say they are likely to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, despite President Biden himself claiming otherwise. of YouGov PollThe survey results, released Friday, show that voters are broadly divided on their views of the president’s actions, even as calls continue to grow for the […]
McDonald’s $5 value meals lure back inflation-battered customers: survey
Fast-food and casual-dining chains have been offering affordable meal plans this year to win back shoppers battered by inflation, and new data suggests it’s working. Restaurants including McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chili’s and Buffalo Wild Wings saw increased foot traffic after introducing meal bundles and limited-time discounts, according to a new study. McDonald’s launched its long-awaited $5 […]
Housing affordability top concern for younger voters this presidential election: survey
Young Americans want to know how the next president will solve the problem of rising housing prices. (iStock) Rising home prices are the top concern for young Americans heading to the polls for the Nov. 5 presidential election, according to a recent Redfin survey. investigation. The survey found that about 91% of Gen Zers cited […]
Trump up by 3 points in Virginia: Survey
A new poll finds former President Trump leading President Biden by three points in Virginia, a state Biden won handily in 2020. The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Wilder poll showed Trump’s approval rating at 39 percent and Biden’s at 36 percent, according to a press release obtained by The Hill. Biden’s approval rating has dropped […]
Back-to-school spending will likely stay flat or drop as inflation persists: survey
Back-to-school spending is likely to remain flat or fall slightly this year as cash-strapped parents, hard hit by inflation, pull back on electronic purchases in favor of value, a new survey finds. Citing consumer research, Deloitte said consumers could spend about $586 per student from kindergarten through 12th grade, or $31.3 billion. By 2023, it […]
83% of Americans consider homeownership an essential life milestone: survey
The facts that clear up some misconceptions about the home buying process may help you achieve your goal of homeownership. (iStock) Recent surveys show that Americans still believe in homeownership, but soaring home prices, skyrocketing borrowing rates and misconceptions about the homebuying process are preventing many from achieving that goal. According to KB Home, the […]
Most Americans point to inflation as biggest issue ahead of election: Survey
Nearly two-thirds of Americans say inflation is a very serious problem heading into the November election, and voters are more likely to trust former President Trump to deal with the issue than President Biden, according to a new poll. Latest YouGov PollA poll released Friday showed inflation topped voters’ list of biggest concerns, with 64 […]
Biden still polls better than any Dem alternative against Trump post-debate: survey
A new poll shows that President Biden is leading former President Donald Trump among registered voters despite his fumble in the June 27 debate and ahead of all other Democratic candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris. of NPR/PBS News/Marist College National Poll According to the poll released Friday, 50% of voters nationwide support Biden’s candidacy […]
Japan households' inflation expectations heighten, quarterly survey shows By Reuters – Investing.com
(Refiled to remove unnecessary figures from paragraph 7. Article previously amended to correct comparison period in same paragraph) Medha Singh and Ankika Biswas (Reuters) – Wall Street got off to a subdued start on Friday as investors digested mixed earnings from big banks, while a slightly better-than-expected producer price index helped temper expectations that the […]