Politics
Political Polls and Party Rivalry
A new poll shows Democrats are favored over Republicans on key issues like health care, immigration, and the economy. Meanwhile, Senator John Fetterman reaffirmed his commitment to staying a Democrat despite appearing at the Republican National Committee convention.
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The Hill
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) again emphasized that he would not be switching parties Tuesday following his video appearance at the Republican National Committee (RNC) midterm convention. When asked by a reporter at Capitol Hill if there was a chance he would become a Republican, Fetterman appeared
2026-09-15 20:33 UTC
The Hill
The Cleveland, Ohio, City Council on Monday voted to rename a portion of Lake Erie as the "Gulf of Cleveland," taking a jab at President Trump's executive order declaring that Lake Ontario be called the "Gulf of America." The emergency resolution led by Councilmember Kris Harsh passed in a 13-1 vote
2026-09-15 20:37 UTC
The Hill
Democrats are ahead of Republicans on some of the issues most important to voters —immigration, health care and the economy—according to a new poll. In the New York Times/Siena University poll, 51 percent of likely voter respondents said they trusted Democrats to excel in their work on the economy o
2026-09-15 20:41 UTC