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TPM editor Kyle Leighton breaks down the demographics of Obama's victory. More » TPM Crosstabs: President Obama's winning coalition
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A number of unlikely sources defended President Obama last week when he called California Attorney General Kamala Harris "the best looking attorney general" and was later forced to apologize for it. His … More » Coverage Of Women Candidates' Appearance Hurts Their Electability, Study Finds
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It's emerged as one of the go-to talking points for pro-gun advocates like National Rifle Association chief Wayne LaPierre. Why should we institute new gun laws, they argue, if we aren't even adequately … More » Poll: Americans Think Gun Laws Are Much Stricter Than They Actually Are
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President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he has the backing of gun owners when it comes to proposals for new laws governing firearms. On Thursday, yet another poll showed he's probably right. The latest … More » The Numbers Show Gun Owners Really Do Back Obama
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More evidence emerged Thursday to show that expanded background checks on gun purchases remain enormously popular with the public, even as legislation on them appears to be losing traction in the Senate. … More » Gun Background Checks Remain Wildly Popular Even As Talks In Senate Stall
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The Republican Party may be dealt another far-right candidate in a potentially competitive U.S. Senate race if a poll released Tuesday is any indication. Rep. Steve King (R-IA) is the favorite among Iowa … More » Poll Puts Steve King Atop GOP Senate Primary In Iowa