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Reports of protests are overblown. A few incidents around the country, but nothing major.

5 (45.5%)

A few major incidents in capitals, but nothing much in DC.

5 (45.5%)

A major incident in DC, but nothing much around the country.

0 (0%)

More than 10 capitals have major upheavals, but nothing much in DC.

0 (0%)

A major incident in DC plus more than 10 capitals with significant upheavals.

1 (9.1%)

More than half the capitals around the country have problems with protesters, but DC is quiet.

0 (0%)

DC has major problems, while more than half the capitals around the country also have considerable trouble with protesters.

0 (0%)

Huge disruption to the day.

0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 9

Voting closed: January 19, 2021, 10:49:21 PM

[kidcarter8]

Trump -4 today in strong approve/approve - at 40/44

Down from yesterday's 41/43, still an up trend for week

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/trump_administration/trump_approval_index_history

51% overall approve


Monday's number should be interesting.

[barton]

NORTH CAROLINA


https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/north_carolina_trump_48_biden_47

Among the 47% who say they have already voted, however, Biden has a 14-point lead – 55% to 41%.   

Leaving the math to you.   

[kidcarter8]

Kelly lead cut to 2 points in AZ

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/arizona_senate_kelly_d_46_mcsally_r_44

Let's go!

[Yankguy1]

Kelly lead cut to 2 points in AZ

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/arizona_senate_kelly_d_46_mcsally_r_44

Let's go!

Until you add "in the Rasmussen poll" to your "lead cut" verbiage people will continue to shake their heads at you.

[josh]

Kelly lead cut to 2 points in AZ

https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/arizona_senate_kelly_d_46_mcsally_r_44

Let's go!

Until you add "in the Rasmussen poll" to your "lead cut" verbiage people will continue to shake their heads at you.

Even then.

[josh]

https://summarizer.co/article/its-time-for-partying-in-nightclubs-to-stop-sweden-limits-clubs-to-50-people

Sweden has started imposing some limits.

[josh]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/22/trumps-campaign-made-stops-nationwide-then-coronavirus-cases-surged/3679534001

Coronavirus cases have surged after at least five of Trump's rallies.

There are other potentially compounding factors, some of which are discussed in the article.

This is not proof that the rallies caused the growth, though the notion that they are neutral influences seems odd, too.

[kiidcarter8]

Trump up 3 in Florida

[bodiddley]

I really should mention how normal life is here and has been for months.
On my way home from hoops tonight I cut through the one local stadium grounds, and there were dozens, maybe up to 100 people on a Friday night jogging or walking along the running track.  On the field in the center there were three games of football in progress.  I drifted over past the basketball courts and there were  games going at all 4 baskets.  Totally normal, and maybe a bit fewer than normal for a Friday night, though I couldn't tell if that was a virus thing or because the weather just got a little chilly this week (mid-50's at night) for the first time.

Restaurants are full, people out on the streets, large groups of people dancing in the parks (April-June they were allowed but had to be spaced out).  The only thing not allowed is large crowds.  Such as at sporting events and theaters are 50% capacity (unless that's been upped).  And a fair % either wear masks or have them on their chin or as arm bands (so available).  I'd estimate 15% wearing them and another 10 have them -- though some have them because buses and subway require them.

Hugely normal life here.
Also, China's economy grew by 5% in the 3Q.
We'll see if Biden can halt the American slide.
Since both Obama and Trump got only 2 years with a Congress from their party, Biden better plan on getting as much as possible done in 2 years, and start almost immediately strategizing keeping the House and Senate in 2022.

[kiidcarter8]

heh


https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-xi-jinpings-china-nationalism-takes-a-dark-turn-11603382993


Normal for you, maybe.

[oilcan]

And Breyer might want to retire (he's 82) if there's a full Dem congress.   

[josh]

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/critics-notebook-biden-holds-steady-trump-tones-it-down-in-final-presidential-debate

An entertaining read for most of us.

And remember - Trump is up 3 in Florida and he knows more about wind than you do.

[oilcan]

Trump up 3 in Florida

538 composite of polls has Biden up 3.3 in Florida.   Ever occurred to anyone that Rasmussen,  due to its reputation, is a bit more likely to get agreement to participate in a poll from someone Trump leaning?   

[josh]

Trump up 3 in Florida

538 composite of polls has Biden up 3.3 in Florida.   Ever occurred to anyone that Rasmussen,  due to its reputation, is a bit more likely to get agreement to participate in a poll from someone Trump leaning?

Yes, but not from Trump adherents.

[barton]

Trump up 3 in Florida

538 composite of polls has Biden up 3.3 in Florida.   Ever occurred to anyone that Rasmussen,  due to its reputation, is a bit more likely to get agreement to participate in a poll from someone Trump leaning?

Yes,  yes it has occurred.  Rassmataz is not only an outlier,  but now widely known as a Trump favoring outlier.   (or "outliar" as some put it)   Which means a certain percent of phone answerers,  having a negative view of the organization,  may be more likely to hang up.   And that would be a skew that's really hard to fix.   What are they going to say,  "Hi,  we're an anonymous polling organization, would you like to... "