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Carrie Dann and Mark Murray say goodbye, but not before looking back at some of their favorite moments from the Lid.
Carrie Dann looks at poll numbers from Pew Research to see just how much distrust there is between Democrats and Republicans.
Carrie Dann looks at the right-track/wrong-track numbers in the latest NBC News poll and finds a pessimistic public.
In the latest NBC News poll, Jill Biden's favorability falls as partisanship rises. Carrie Dann reports.
Mark Murray looks back at the last four years and recounts all the ways President Trump changed the White House.
The latest NBC News poll shows little change in how many people believe President Trump should be removed from office.
Carrie Dann looks at why ten Republicans voted for impeachment in the House of Representatives.
A new poll shows a major shift in support for President Trump, despite historically steady numbers.
Carrie Dann looks back in time to see why some previous presidents skipped the inaugurations of their successors.
With control of the Senate in Democratic hands, President-elect Biden has moved ahead with his cabinet plans. Carrie Dann explains.
Carrie Dann looks at the Georgia runoff exit polls and explores the thread that ties together violent protests in Washington, DC.
Carrie Dann reports on the composition of the new congress and how it compares to the broader American population.
Back with a big number for the week, Carrie Dann tracks the historic ad spending underway in the two Georgia Senate runoffs.
Carrie Dann tells the story of Denmark Groover, one of the key figures behind Georgia's runoff rules.
Americans are struggling during the pandemic and unemployment numbers are worse than expected. Carrie Dann reports.
A new Gallup poll shows that governors are polling well during the pandemic, despite the widespread anxiety around what comes next. Carrie Dann reports.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Joe Biden on his electoral win, but Trump's fight over legitimacy continues.
The number of the week: 54. Carrie Dann looks back at the first women who served in a presidential cabinet.
With Biden’s Cabinet now almost complete – save for his picks for attorney general, Education secretary and Transportation secretary – we can now make some broader points about it.
Carrie Dann explains how an annual defense spending bill has turned into a test of the president's strength during his final days in office.
Carrie Dann explains why so few members of the House are making their way into the Biden administration.
Pew Research shows that six in ten Americans are comfortable taking a Covid vaccine, leaving a large group of skeptical people.
On Mondays, we're going to do a slightly longer, deeper dive into a single topic than we normally do. This week? The road to 270.
Opposites Attract: Biden keeps the steak alive of incoming presidents being the polar opposites of the president they’re replacing.
With reports that Trump might run again in 2024, the 22nd and 24th president is back in the news.
The Trump team is using campaign-style fundraising emails to raise money for the RNC and Save America PAC.
As the election recedes, and we gather for Thanksgiving, Carrie Dann shares some useful advice.
Carrie Dann explains how the early state results made the 2020 election margins seem much closer than they actually were.
The American electorate is changing. From where people live to how they vote, political parties are trying to keep up.
A study from the Public Religion Research Institute shows how evangelical viewers of Fox News align politically. Carrie Dann reports.
A new poll from Axios shows that half of Republicans now say that in-person gatherings outside of the household are risky. Carrie Dann reports.
Carrie Dann untangles the knot that has formed in Georgia as the count continues and the runoff campaign moves forward.
Carrie Dann looks at numbers from Pew Research that show Americans are more divided than any other country over approval for governments' Covid performance.
President-elect Joe Biden took away some of President Trump's advantage with Evangelical voters.
The Latino vote in Florida showed that Democrats can't take the voting block for granted.
We knew suburban voters were going to be important to the 2020 vote, but Carrie Dann shows how they might have been the key for Joe Biden.
Carrie Dann looks into the 2020 election vote to understand what Joe Biden's electorate really looked like.
Just in case you haven’t gotten enough of the 2020 election season, we’re likely headed to runoffs in January that could decided control of the U.S. Senate. Mark Murray explains.
Carrie Dann explains how exit polls work and what to expect in the timeframe between exit polls and final results.
Breaking down the race for the Senate one last time, and why North Carolina and Iowa can tell us a lot about if Dems are poised to win a majority.
The Biden campaign is making every attempt to raise voter turnout among African Americans. Carrie Dann reports.
Joe Biden and the Democrats continue to be above 270 electoral votes in the latest battleground map from the NBC News Political Unit.
Carrie Dann explains why two electoral votes in Nebraska and Maine might might flip blue on election night.
President Trump is hoping for a major turnaround in a race that he’s currently trailing, but those 40 million-plus votes are already signed, sealed and on their way to way to delivery no matter what happens in the final stretch of the race. Alex Seitz-Wald reports.
The Commission on Presidential Debates has adjusted the format for the final debate, and Trump is telegraphing a return to his aggressive posture when he faces Biden. Melissa Holzberg reports.
Joe Biden's lead in the money wars suggests that the Trump campaign's "Death Star" might have been as vulnerable as its namesake. Ben Kamisar reports.
After Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) mispronounced Sen. Kamala Harris' first name, Perdue's opponent raised nearly $2 million off of outraged supporters. Carrie Dann explains.
Here’s why Joe Biden’s 2020 lead in the polls is different than Hillary Clinton’s in 2016. Mark Murray explains.
New polling shows the resilience of QAnon, despite recent bans from social media platforms. Justice Gilpin-Green reports.
This year, there are 86 legislative chambers in 44 states on the ballot. And the outcome of those races will have huge implications for redistricting.
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Mark Murray recounts what has to be the wildest, craziest, most unbelievable 10 days in American politics.
Carrie Dann reports on the NBC News / SurveyMonkey tracking poll which shows that two-thirds of Americans are worried about the coronavirus.
In North Carolina, incumbent GOP senator Thom TIllis has contracted covid-19, as his Democratic challenger, Cal Cunningham, fends off allegations of indiscretion.
With a new NBC News / WSJ poll, Joe Biden holds a growing lead over Donald Trump, but the president's coronavirus scare could scramble things.
The latest bombshell in 2020: The President testing positive almost guarantees that the virus will be the dominant political story between now and Election Day
Former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign has long had the TV and radio spending advantage over President Trump. But while Trump has increased his spending in a handful of key states, Biden's campaign is hitting new, weekly spending highs across the map.
The brutal first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden was more revealing than the shouting might have suggested.
NBC News/WSJ poll finds 71 percent of voters say the debates won't change their minds. Carrie Dann reports.
A new Washington Post / ABC poll shows that Trump has a 12 point advantage with men, but Biden leads among women. Carrie Dann reports.
Don’t expect the upcoming debates to change many minds. That what our recent NBC/WSJ found, Mark Murray reports.
The Pew Research Center finds that about a quarter of all Americans have had trouble paying bills since the start of the pandemic.
A new poll analysis form NBC News and Quibi shows that Trump is losing ground with younger women and younger people of color. Carrie Dann reports.
Carrie Dann takes a look at the almost even political divide over whether college sports should come back during coronavirus.
Carrie Dann looks at the many ways elected leaders could react to the death of iconic Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The Biden-Trump race remains stable, but don’t forget about all the uncertainty out there — especially when it comes to which ballots get counted (and which ones don’t).
Carrie Dann reports on a Quibi and NBC News analysis of more than 2,000 young voters surveyed in the NBC News/Wall Street Journal polls from January through August of this year.
An NBC News / SurveyMonkey poll shows that the number of people who say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine is rising.
AARP polled a reliable group of voters — older people — in a bunch of battleground states and Carrie Dann has a message on the result: Never, ever mess with grandma.
According to Pew Research, majorities of Americans believe the government isn't doing enough to combat climate change.
With memories of 2016 coloring perceptions of this year’s election, it’s important to remember what happened at the end of that race four years ago
A new Monmouth poll shows that the president hasn't proven that he respects the military, on the heels of reports he called servicemembers "suckers."
No Republican has won the presidency without winning in Florida, Carrie Dann points out.
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Mark Murray looks at the results in Massachusetts and points out that Joe Kennedy III isn't the first dynastic candidate to face a recent loss.
Sen. Ed Markey faces Rep. Joe Kennedy III for the Democratic senate nomination in Massachusetts.
Polls show that the president's pitch to be the candidate who can best handle crime might not be as strong with voters as he thinks. Carrie Dann reports.
After two weeks of political conventions, Mark Murray looks back at how the Democrats and republicans tried to make the most of this most unprecedented virtual event.
Here's why that "Catholic in name only" dig at Joe Biden this week was so important ... and the 2020 state of play for this critical "mass."
Know who Daniel Cameron is? Well, the moment where he responded to Joe Biden at the RNC says a lot about Donald Trump's messaging this election, Carrie Dann says.
Voters say they're almost as concerned about violent crime as COVID. Will they buy the RNC pitch?
Carrie Dann shares the results of a poll that borrows a question from Ronald Reagan: Is the country better off than it was four years ago?
Mark Murray looks ahead to the Republican National Convention to see what the GOP has in store.
Biden voters say they are motivated by the vote against Trump more than the vote for Biden.
Eight incumbent members of Congress - five Republicans and three Democrats - have been ousted by their own party so far this cycle in their primary races. Carrie Dann reports.
New polling from NBC News | Surveymonkey shows that just 44 percent of respondents say they would take a coronavirus vaccine if it were available.
President Trump isn't building any support outside of his base, but former Vice President Biden still needs to convince voters.
Mark Murray recalls how a political convention can reveal a lot about a candidate's governing style.
As voters grapple with the pandemic and with President Trump’s assertion — without evidence — that voting by mail is riddled with fraud, a new survey finds that about half of all registered voters believe it will be difficult to vote in November.
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) has long been a frontrunner for Joe Biden's running mate. So why are Republicans so disunited over how to attack her?
Former Vice President Joe Biden announced his choice for a running mate after weeks of public speculation.
Mark Murray explains how Arizona became ground zero for this year's presidential ad spending.
Carrie Dann looks at a race in which Mitt Romney plays a role, despite the fact that he represents Utah.
A new NPR / IPSOS poll shows that Americans are pessimistic about the country's response to COVID-19 compared to other countries.
Carrie Dann walks us through Tuesday's primaries, including a surprisingly tight race for one of the members of the "Squad."
During his eulogy for Rep. John Lewis, Barack Obama called for an end to the legislative filibuster, even though Senate Democrats have used it as recently as this summer.
Democratic Super PAC throws support behind Kris Kobach in GOP primary ... only because they think he's easier to beat in November.
In the spotlight today: Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google CEOs testify on the Hill. But there's been a sharp partisan shift in approval for these companies that could spell trouble for them in the future.
It's not great news for the governors who took their cue from President Trump, Carrie Dann reports.
Mark Murray looks at the primary contests this year and warns that ballot counting may take time on election night.
Respondents to the NBC News / WSJ poll say they support the president's economic policies, but they don't all agree on his job approval. Carrie Dann reports.
Carrie Dann takes a look at an important shift taking place within the NBC News / WSJ poll when voters are asked about racism.
In the latest NBC News / WSJ poll, voter enthusiasm suggests a massive turnout in November. Carrie Dann reports.
Carrie Dann reports on a surprising finding in the NBC News/WSJ poll, and explains the secret power of paprika.
In today's NBC News/WSJ Poll, 50 percent of the country says there is no chance they will vote for President Trump in November. Carrie Dann reports.
New polling shows that concerns over infections are hitting come communities especially hard. Carrie Dann reports.
Just for context, back in 2018, when Beto O'Rourke raised a little more than $10 million in his second quarter — political watchers were wowed. Carrie Dann can name two candidates who have blown past that ... and a few others who aren't far off.
President Trump's latest attack ad, aimed at Joe Biden, certainly has all the makings of creating widespread panic. But Carrie Dann shares a recent poll number that might tell a different story.
New numbers from the NBC Political Unit's first weekly tracking poll are out. Carrie Dann discusses how Americans feel about the virus.
The idea of faithlessness was in fact just under review in a very specific situation in a case decided by the Supreme Court ... and Carrie Dann gets to say "the Supreme Court was unanimous," which is not a phrase you hear often.
For the first time in history, the House passed a bill to grant Washington DC statehood, but some senators have objections over the type of "workers" the state would include. Carrie Dann reports.
Polling shows that Joe Biden's biggest strength might be who he isn't. Carrie Dann reports.
In the latest example of how campaigning has changed in the era of coronavirus, former President Obama will join former Vice President Biden for an online fundraiser. Carrie Dann reports.
After the first three presidential nominating contests, Joe Biden and the pragmatic wing of the Democratic Party easily beat Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and the progressives pushing for big, structural change.
But on Tuesday, progressives have the opportunity to strike back with some wins of their own.
As Joe Biden's campaign continues to vet potential running mates, two women seem to move to the top of the pack. Mark Murray reports.
On the day President Trump asks his Twitter followers, "Do you get the impression the Supreme Court doesn't like me?" Carrie Dann lays out whom, exactly, likes the Supreme Court right now.
The contest to challenge Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky has taken a turn. Carrie Dann reports.
Political newcomer Jamaal Bowman is challenging incumbent congressman Eliot Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, for the Democratic nomination. Carrie Dann reports.
A new Des Moines Register poll shows races tightening across the Hawkeye State. Carrie Dann reports.
Voters tell the NBC News / WSJ poll that they strongly support candidates with a unity message, Mark Murray sings.
Support for gay marriage has nearly doubled since 2007, according to a nationwide survey. Carrie Dann reports.
With an increase in mail-in balloting, and uncertainty around a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, it might be time to stop thinking about a single day for the 2020 election.
Carrie Dann takes a look at the head-to-head matchups in the latest NBC News / WSJ poll.
Carrie Dann digs into our latest poll to see how people are responding to the phased reopening of cities and states.
After announcing that the Republican convention wouldn't be held in Charlotte, staffers have begun exploring options in other states.
President Trump is up with a new round of ads in states including in Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Arizona and Michigan, Carrie Dann reports.
Eight states and the District of Columbia held primaries on Tuesday night. Carrie Dann reports.
Carrie Dann reports on a new Monmouth poll which shows strong majorities believe police are more likely to use force if a person is black.
According to a Pew Research Center poll, two-thirds of Americans said black people are not treated as fairly as white people in their dealings with police.
Mark Murray reports on the differences between the Trump and Biden campaign's spending in 2020.
President Trump is using Twitter to attack, well, Twitter. But is he alone? Carrie Dann shares a Pew poll that shows the public might agree with him ... to an extent.
Two SEC candidates ... one debate? Carrie Dann discusses two football fans who are rage tweeting their way into Alabama voters' hearts.
The pandemic could force cities to shrink, undoing some of the political divides that resulted from "the great sorting." Carrie Dann reports.
Mark Murray reports on the latest polling from Fox News, where all of the major players in the coronavirus response are seeing falling support.
Republicans are more optimistic that Democrats when it comes to predicting how long it will take to get back to normal, according to a new poll.
President Trump tweeted that vote-by-mail in some states may be illegal. Carrie Dann reports.
After two decades without a Democratic senator, Jon Ossoff is making a bid for the seat in a competitive Democratic primary. Carrie Dann reports.
The economic impacts of COVID-19 become more apparent with each new set of job and sales figures, but the pain is not spread evenly.
NBC has identified 13 legitimate female vice-presidential options to run on Joe Biden's ticket. But there's one little problem, Mark Murray says.
Carrie Dann shares the latest on Iowa Rep. Steve King's bid to win the Republican primary on June 2.
Carrie Dann reports on concerns that Democrats have about their presumptive nominee's absence from the national stage.
Voters in CA-25 are going to the polls to elect a replacement to Rep. Katie Hill (D-Calif.) Carrie Dann reports.
President Trump said he would like to replace the Affordable Care Act with an as-yet-undefined alternative plan. Carrie Dann reports.
Polling shows 86 percent of voters have heard about the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. Do they believe it? Carrie Dann discusses.
Trump campaign and Democratic super PACs spar over coronavirus ads. Carrie Dann reports.
Former Vice President Joe Biden says of an assault claim, "no, it never happened." Here's what we know about the accusation.
Carie Dann takes a look at the broader Senate map to see where Democrats and Republicans have opportunities for pickups.
Carrie Dann walks us through the twists and turns of the Kansas Senate race, where GOP candidates are using verbal brickbats against one another.
Carrie Dann reports on a new poll from the Pew Research Center showing low levels of confidence in the fairness of the 2020 general election, especially from Democrats.
Citing health concerns, New York has cancelled its state presidential primary, a decision that has an impact on how much clout Bernie Sanders can bring to bear on the Democratic National Convention.
At a time of crisis — when the public typically rallies around a president — President Trump is not seeing that same bump, Mark Murray reports.
Carrie Dann reports on the many ways that the 2020 vice presidential race has changed in the age of COVID-19.
Carrie Dann reports on new pull numbers from Gallup which show widespread support for the little acts that protect the planet.
Carrie Dann reports on new numbers from the Pew Research Center about the economic impacts of the pandemic shutdown.
Carrie Dann digs into the latest NBC News/WSJ poll and finds that, in head-to-head matchups, there's surprising consistency with 2016 numbers.
Mark Murray reports on the ways the coronavirus fallout has become a 2020 political issue.
After scenes of statehouse protests, Carrie Dann reports that widespread support exists for continued social distancing guidance.
In a 12-minute long video, Barack Obama endorsed his former vice president by reaching out to independents and also emphasizing Biden's progressive bona fides.
Carrie Dann reports on the latest Monmouth poll, which shows that, while Americans are facing many challenges over the coronavirus, they remain optimistic.
Now that Joe Biden's the all-but-certain Democratic nominee, he seems to be moving from his more moderate stance ... to the left. Will that strategy work with the Sanders supporters? Mark Murray lays out the strategy.
Carrie Dann discusses new polling that shows while Americans want to social distance, which is great for flattening the curve. But what are the economic impacts?
Carrie Dann reports on the different ways in which class and race are revealed by COVID-19.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) retains 51% support despite criticism of his slow reaction to the coronavirus spread.
Mark Murray looks back at all the ways President Trump has tried to downplay the outbreak.
As news breaks that the Democratic National Convention in Wisconsin is postponed due to coronavirus, Carrie Dann addresses the fact the state is still having a primary in a few days.
As the economy takes a hit during the coronavirus, some are prepared — and some are not. Carrie Dann dedicates this podcast to those left behind.
In the midst of a pandemic, voting by mail seems ... not that hard, right? Not so fast, Carrie Dann says.
Carrie Dann takes a break from watching pet videos to check in on the general election ... and some dueling polls that show how Americans, in the midst of a pandemic, are planning to vote.
As the U.S. takes its place as the country with the most cases of COVID-19, Mark Murray looks back at how things have changed over the past month.
Carrie Dann reports on a new Pew poll that shows Americans may be pessimistic about the state of the economy, but they actually agree on the need to take drastic steps to curb the virus outbreak.
Carrie Dann talks about the divide between trusted information sources during the pandemic, while reporting from some sweats that probably need a wash.
Carrie Dann reports on the one thing that coronavirus can't derail: partisan polarization.
Carrie Dann checks in from her pillow fort, where she reports that, unlike previous Tuesdays in 2020, voters will not be voting tomorrow.
The Republican Party is showing symptoms of pushing for bigger government, Carrie Dann reports. But was this development in the cards all along?
With the coronavirus death toll now passing 100 people in the United States, questions over the long term health of our institutions are on the rise.
In a new NBC News / WSJ poll, respondents make coronavirus choices based on their partisan lean.
As Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump all move their campaign infrastructure online, Carrie Dann explores how the tactile art of politicking changes in the age of a pandemic.
Carrie Dann breaks down how coronavirus is affecting the 2020 presidential campaign. The Democratic front-runner, Joe Biden, addressed the nation today with his plan for combatting the pandemic.
With voters headed to the polls today, Carrie Dann explains how the caucus format helps Bernie Sanders. But with less and less states holding caucuses in 2020 compared to 2016, it's not clear if Sanders can afford a potential blow.
President Trump's approval rating has remained "old faithful" during times of crisis. Will voters look to Joe Biden instead this time around?
Mark Murray highlights the latest attacks launched by the two candidates still standing in the Democratic race. And just like in 2016, President Trump is eager to exploit the remaining Dems' clashes.
Liz Brown-Kaiser reflects on the assumptions and facts surrounding the latest 2020 casualties, Elizabeth Warren and Mike Bloomberg. A big lesson? Don't assume that the current conventional wisdom will hold this election.
Carrie Dann recaps the results from yesterday's Super Tuesday contests. Despite all of the surprises, one thing we learned is that you can't assume much when it comes to this race.
Carrie Dann discusses why Super Tuesday matters but also why it doesn't. Even though about one-third of delegates are up for grabs today, we may not know the results from California or Texas for quite some time.
Carrie Dann updates listeners on the latest 2020 news since Joe Biden's big win in South Carolina—and it turns out there's a lot of it. In just over a day, three candidates have left the race.
One of the fascinating twists to the 2020 Democratic race is that both Bernie Sanders and Michael Bloomberg have not been, historically, the biggest fans of Barack Obama. So should the next Democratic president resemble Obama or completely break away?
Carrie Dann explains how Joe Biden's laser focus on South Carolina has led him to procrastinate campaigning in Super Tuesday states where about one-third of total delegates are on the line.
Who feels like they're winning and who feels like they're losing since President Trump was elected? Thankfully, Carrie Dann has some data for that.
Ahead of tonight's debate in Charleston, Carrie Dann flashes back to the past and reviews how we got from previous predictions to very different, actual results in the lead-up to the South Carolina primary.
Liz Brown-Kaiser breaks down how presidential endorsements impact the state of the 2020 race. A reported Clyburn endorsement of Joe Biden just days ahead of the high stakes South Carolina primary could be a needed boost in a needed state after Biden's weak performances in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Carrie Dann reviews the latest NBC News/WSJ poll and what it found about the black vote. Sanders' past struggles with African-American voters in 2016 may not be a problem for him anymore.
Carrie Dann takes a look at last night's debate highlights where the candidates took their final swipes at each other ahead of the Nevada caucuses.
From the field in Las Vegas, Carrie Dann highlights the two fight nights happening in Sin City this week. Democratic candidates take the debate stage tonight and this weekend, the Heavyweight Championship rematch takes place. It's not yet clear which event could get uglier.
One day before the Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Carrie Dann dissects a brand new NBC News/WSJ poll. Even though Bernie Sanders is in the lead, Democratic primary voters aren't so sure about their choice.
On this Valentine's Day, Melissa Holzberg asks if Democrats actually love Michael Bloomberg, a former Republican, or if voters are still on the rebound after a recent break-up with Joe Biden.
Melissa Holzberg explains why Democrat Doug Jones could be the most vulnerable incumbent in the Senate. Despite the famous song, "Sweet Home Alabama," the state's upcoming Senate race may not be so sweet.
Ben Kamisar breaks down what's on the horizon for the Democratic candidates after the primary in New Hampshire. The race takes its next stop in Nevada with more delegates up for grabs.
Carrie Dann teases tonight's New Hampshire primary by looking at the latest happenings on the trail. On the night of the vote, Biden heads to South Carolina while Michael Bloomberg — who isn't even on the ballot in New Hampshire — is catching a lot of Granite Staters' eyes.
On the ground in New Hampshire ahead of Tuesday's primary, Carrie Dann discusses how political tourism shapes the playing field for candidates and journalists in the Granite State.
In a special edition of The Lid, guest host Alex Seitz-Wald previews the New Hampshire primary by discussing all of the candidates that are technically on the ballot. And there's more of them than you would think.
Mark Murray looks at the last bits of Iowa results trickling in. Although Bernie Sanders has a shot at the Democratic nomination, his performance on Monday was only okay when broken down.
Carrie Dann analyzes the most striking facts to come out of the data from the Iowa Caucus.
As Iowa drops the ball on their caucuses, the typically overlooked New Hampshire primary is ready to shine.
As we continue to wait for the results of the Iowa Caucus, the winner still hasn't been named. According to Carrie Dann however, we do know the loser of last night and that's the caucus itself. After the Iowa debacle, the caucus may be declared dead.
Just hours ahead of the Iowa Caucus, Carrie Dann addresses the elephant in the room at precinct sites: peer pressure. While you can poll for approval and preferences, you can't poll for how others' judgements may affect a single voter's support.
In a special edition of The Lid, Mark Murray and Carrie Dann provide analysis from the field in Des Moines in the lead-up to the Iowa caucuses on Monday. They discuss whether the race really is a four-way tie anymore, what the victory in the Hawkeye State will mean, and who may be out of the race by Tuesday morning.
Carrie Dann is on the ground in Iowa following candidates around until the caucuses. At a Thursday event, Biden made his closing argument: America's character is on the ballot. His endorsers however, were far more explicit: Biden or Trump?
Just in case you forgot or more likely, never understood the process, Carrie Dann breaks down how exactly Monday's Iowa Caucus will function. And this election cycle, Iowa is changing up some of the state's traditional methods.
Carrie Dann asks: How much do presidential endorsements really matter? It's not entirely clear but what we do know is that Biden's support comes from moderate members of Congress and governors while high profile progressives back Sanders.
Carrie Dann talks everything New Hampshire with the primary about two weeks away and the Iowa Caucus even sooner. In the latest NBC News and Marist College poll, New Hampshire is pretty much a toss-up between the top four candidates.
Mark Murray discusses The New York Times' latest reporting that Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) is considering endorsing Joe Biden. While Harris would make a strategic VP pick for Biden, their past clashes are unforgettable.
Carrie Dann talks about the historical significance of this week and not in regards to impeachment. Just after the 47th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision, President Trump will become the first president to ever attend the March For Life in person. A new poll finds however, that Americans are pretty confused about abortion.
Carrie Dann reminds listeners that 2020 polls may not be as decisive as they seem and breaks down recent horse race numbers. And ICYMI, a House impeachment manager dropped Notorious B.I.G. lyrics on the Senate floor.
Carrie Dann discusses the flurry of campaign ads slamming moderate House Democrats on impeachment and points out that no Dems are targeting vulnerable GOP senators on the same issue — that is until Bloomberg took action this afternoon.
Mark Murray looks at an encounter between Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) and CNN's Manu Raju on Thursday. Calling Raju a "liberal hack" may be good for the McSally 2020 campaign bank account but does civility need to be compromised for cash in the Trump era?
Carrie Dann reviews the results of a recent poll, which shows that less than one quarter of Americans have a great deal of trust in what the Trump administration says about Iran. And like everything else, this issue is partisan. Democrats are even more freaked out than their Republican counterparts.
Will tonight matter? That's still TBD, Carrie Dann says. But three weeks away from the Iowa Caucuses, here's what to expect on the debate stage.
Sanders leads the latest DMR/CNN poll, followed closely by Warren, Buttigieg and Biden in that order. What does that mean ahead of the caucuses?
Mark Murray looks at the latest Fox News poll, which allows Tom Steyer, one of two billionaire businessmen in the race, to participate in Tuesday's debate. His qualification begs the question: is the Democratic primary all about the big bucks or is Steyer's message actually resounding?
Some pretty high-profile candidates look pretty destined to fail to qualify. Carrie Dann lays out who's in and who's out make it to Tuesday's debate.
Carrie Dann dissects a recent survey from the Pew Research Center, which finds that less than one third of the world doesn't have confidence in President Trump. On the bright side though, the globe for the most part has a favorable impression of the United States itself.
Sen. Bernie Sanders' latest attack on Joe Biden sounds a little familiar, doesn't it? Well, Carrie Dann shares, that's because it's what he said about Hillary Clinton in 2016.
You couldn't ask for more of a barn-burner less than a month before folks go to vote! In a race where two-thirds haven't made up their mind yet, Carrie Dann describes a poll that shows Joe Biden as, predictably, the safest choice.
With the caucuses around the corner, Mark Murray discusses which candidates will be contenders versus pretenders. The magic number? 2020 Dems need 15 percent of support at an individual caucus site to earn actual delegates. Otherwise, they're no longer true players.
Carrie Dann discusses the latest fundraising numbers out for 2020 Democrats during the fourth quarter of campaign season. Dems start the decade the same way they ended 2019 — begging for cash. And Trump still beats them all by millions.
The results for Americans' reflections on 2019 are in. Carrie Dann discusses the new NBC News/WSJ poll, which finds that views of this year in part depend on your party affiliation and whether you support President Trump. Take a listen to the last episode of The Lid of the decade!
Mark Murray previews tonight's Democratic debate by looking at the state of the horse race ... which really hasn't changed much since the start of campaign season. Buttigieg is ahead, Warren is behind, and Harris is out. That's about it.
Carrie Dann looks at the latest NBC News/WSJ poll, which finds that opinions on impeachment really haven't changed. While nearly half of Americans say President Trump should be impeached and removed from office, the other half say the opposite.
Carrie Dann reviews the latest Suffolk University/USA Today poll, which asks Americans if they've seen an ad from the new kid on the presidential block, Michael Bloomberg. A majority of the country claims that they have but 60% did not find the ads they saw convincing.
Two months of polls show that new information in the House impeachment process have barely changed anyone's minds.
Mark Murray talks about a story that has gone under the radar amid impeachment: Joe Biden is stronger and Elizabeth Warren is weaker.
Carrie Dann analyzes recent Pew Research Center data about the power of the president in shaping views of the media. Among "highly politically aware" Democrats, 91% say they have confidence that journalists will act in the best interest of the country. Their GOP counterparts? Only 16% say the same.
Carrie Dann discusses Democrats' announcement that they've struck a deal with President Trump on the USMCA, the same day they announced articles of impeachment against him. This all begs the question: how popular is compromise? Did Speaker Pelosi make a big mistake or a total masterstroke?
The House Judiciary Committee formally released two articles of impeachment against Pres. Trump today bringing a sitting president to the brink of impeachment for only the fourth time in American history. To analyze the different ways people are viewing the Trump presidency, Carrie Dann gives us a little history lesson today.
Against the backdrop of the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings, Carrie Dann takes a look at how media consumption is affecting the American public's decision about impeachment.
Mark Murray discusses how Pete Buttigieg's war with Elizabeth Warren is good for everyone ... except Mayor Pete.
Carrie Dann looks at recent survey results detailing divisiveness and political gridlock. It turns out that Americans believe the 2020 race is making us even more polarized and they blame leaders from the top down for it.
Carrie Dann answers the question of the hour: Why did Kamala Harris peak and crash so rapidly? It turns out that sometimes what's on paper doesn't always translate into political results. Harris though, leaves behind important lessons for Democrats still in the 2020 race.
Sure, politics plays a major role in how the public perceives climate change, Pew Research finds. But Carrie Dann digs deeper and finds that even if you're a Republican, geography plays a role as well.
Carrie Dann discusses what went wrong for the guy who looked like he could maybe fill a hole in the Democratic presidential race lineup: Montana Gov. Steve Bullock.
Mark Murray takes a looks at the Democratic candidates' responses to impeachment at Wednesday's debate. The take-away: presidential candidates don't want to discuss impeachment as much as their counterparts in the House.
Melissa Holzberg looks at Joe Biden's predictably unpredictable debate performance Wednesday night and how one state will be the barometer for how much this latest awkwardness matters.
Melissa Holzberg details how past Democratic debates have affected the horserace and what may come from Wednesday night. With Pete Buttigieg on the rise in Iowa, he'll likely be in the hot seat — maybe even more so than Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders.
In the latest Des Moines Register/CNN/Mediacom poll, Pete Buttigieg has surged to the front of the 2020 pack. But in South Carolina, he continues to poll at less than 1% among black voters.
Melissa Holzberg looks at Saturday's gubernatorial election in Louisiana. Voters will either re-elect John Bel Edwards (D) or elect Eddie Rispone (R). Importantly though, this election is a tie-breaker for Republicans and Democrats in the 2019 election cycle and could have major implications for 2020 campaigns.
Carrie Dann discusses how the 2020 Democratic primary will be affected by impeachment going forward. The Senate's constitutional duty to convict or acquit a president charged with impeachment could pull six senators running for president off of the campaign trail and into a trial instead.
Melissa Holzberg looks at the latest 2020 polls, which show Elizabeth Warren trailing some of her competitors — in stark contrast with summer poll results. Warren may be safe from her counterparts' attacks as her frontrunner status wavers, but is that a sign of something bigger?
As 96% of undecided voters say "we're good" with the current 2020 choices, Melissa Holzberg discusses the possibility: Does an eleventh-hour candidate like former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg have a shot?
Mark Murray dissects Michael Bloomberg's recent decision to file for a Democratic primary. Could Bloomberg be the big-tent Democrat that unites the party or just another white, older, East Coast candidate? This is of course, is Bloomberg actually pursues a run.
NBC's Carrie Dann discusses who's running in the Alabama Senate race where Democrat Doug Jones is particularly vulnerable. Candidates include Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville, scandal-ridden Roy Moore, and finally, Trump's former AG Jeff Sessions.
NBC's Carrie Dann analyzes Tuesday's election results, which include a gubernatorial gain by a Democrat in ruby red Kentucky and total legislative control for Democrats in a formerly purple Virginia. President Trump's plea for a Republican victory was not victorious.
Carrie Dann explains the races in three states where Republicans are facing some tough contests.
Carrie Dann dives deep into our latest poll to uncover unsettling numbers for both parties.
NBC's Mark Murray dissects former Speaker of the House Tip O'Neill's famous comment that "all politics is local." In the Trump era, that statement no longer holds—just look at the latest campaign ads in state-wide races.
NBC's Carrie Dann compares Congress' latest vote formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Trump to that involving President Clinton. Whereas dozens of House Dems broke party ranks in the nineties, zero GOP members abandoned Trump today. Interesting enough, Clinton held a higher approval rating than Trump currently does.
NBC's Carrie Dann takes a look at President Obama's latest comments on the 2020 presidential race — a subject he's been surprisingly quiet on. According to the former president, ideological purity tests just aren't fair when it comes to politics.
There's one key difference between Tom Steyer and some of the other 2020 folks in "1 percent ville," Carrie Dann says. That's $30 million dollars and the qualifications for the next debate.
Take a trip down memory lane and peak into the possible future with Carrie Dann to find out why Democrats' success in the Commonwealth could be extra noteworthy right now.
NBC's Mark Murray analyzes a major tension among Democratic presidential candidates; should they maintain their purity without super PAC cash or just take the money and win? And do voters really care if you practice what you preach?
NBC's Carrie Dann looks at the latest polls in swing states. While a majority of people throughout the country support impeachment, the story isn't quite the same in places like Wisconsin.
NBC's Carrie Dann reviews data from the Pew Research Center, which proves that it's just the same few people arguing with each other on Twitter, especially when it comes to politics.
A new poll shows Sen. Amy Klobuchar is bringin' home the butter as her state voters, shopping for a a 2020 presidential candidate, are stuck to her like Scotch tape. But, Carrie Dann asks: What about the supposed Trump Hurricane?
Remember when Donald Trump said on the 2016 trail he could shoot somebody on Fifth Avenue and not lose supporters? We do.
A new survey from the PEW Research Center finds that the number of Christian Americans now sits at 65% - a decline within the last decade. NBC's Carrie Dann discusses what that means for U.S. politics.
NBC's Mark Murray takes a look at Joe Biden's wavering front-runner status after the Tuesday debate. Is Biden the man behind the curtain in the Wizard of Oz or will he surprise us all? We'll find out in about 100 days, when the Iowa caucuses take place.
Carrie Dann looks at the latest campaign spending numbers for the third quarter. While Joe Biden has burned through more money than some of his counterparts, Tom Steyer has put enough of his personal money into his campaign to buy a private island.
In today's episode, NBC's Mark Murray brings 2020 updates, as they are overshadowed by the ongoing impeachment investigation, Syria and the arrest of Giuliani associates.
Carrie Dann dissects new survey results from the Pew Research Center. About 4 out of 10 Republicans and Democrats say people in the other party are actively more UNINTELLIGENT than other Americans -- and that's the "good" news.
Carrie Dann hits the highlights of the new NBC/WSJ poll, which finds that independents largely side with Democrats when it comes to impeachment.
Carrie Dann shares the latest poll results that finds half of Americans don't believe President Trump should be removed from office.
Carrie Dann reviews the latest Gallup poll, which finds that 47 percent of adults in the U.S. identify with or lean towards the Democratic party. Meanwhile, Republicans get only 42 percent.
NBC's Mark Murray brings the highlights of all political news from this week - Trump's heated exchange with Reuters' Jeff Mason, his admission that he wants China to investigate the Bidens and how all of this is shifting the focus away from 2020, and helping some candidates.
Carrie Dann explains why the President wants his supporters to vote for EITHER of his two favorite Republican candidates in the Lousiana gubernatorial race on October 12.
Carrie Dann breaks down new Democratic polling in early states like Iowa, South Carolina, and Nevada. Nevada though, can be a tricky state to poll and this episode of The Lid explains why.
September 30 was the third quarter fundraising deadline for 2020 candidates and Carrie Dann takes you through who seems to winning, and why these numbers are important.
There's a trick to reading polls in a fast-changing news environment. Carrie Dann teaches the master class.
NBC's Mark Murray discusses the facts behind the charge that Joe Biden held up money from Ukraine to help his son Hunter Biden.
This week alone, another 16 House Democrats have joined the call for impeachment. Carrie Dann shares what that means for their elections.
Carrie Dann takes us through the history of how popular impeachment has been the last two times Congress has initiated an inquiry.
For the past five presidents, majorities have said they liked the man in office even if they disapprove of his policies. Carrie Dann shares the latest NBC/WSJ poll that shows America has lost that fuzzy feeling.
NBC's Mark Murray unpacks what Bill De Blasio's exit from the presidential race today means about the timing of it all.
Carrie Dann uses the latest NBC/WSJ poll to take a walk down memory lane to share America's faded love for one U.S. president and everlasting thrill for another.
Carrie Dann breaks down more of the results from the new NBC/WSJ poll including what demographics support the top candidates, and a closer look at the candidates not leading in the poll.
Maybe the kids are all right? Carrie Dann shares the latest polling that shows the majority of teenagers are concerned and active on the climate crisis.
In today’s special (and longer) edition of The Lid, NBC’s Mark Murray is joined by two special guests: Chuck Todd and Leigh Ann Caldwell to break down last night’s debate, what worked, what didn’t and what to expect from the rest.
Carrie Dann is here with some objectively good news: A record number of Americans can name the branches of government! But do they trust the people in those branches?
Carrie Dann takes a look at how the more things change, the more things stay the same in the current political environment.
A district that is 8 points more Republican than the nation as a whole in the past two presidential elections ... is now a tossup? Carrie Dann tells the wild story of how one race could strike fear in the hearts of 40 Republican incumbents.
NBC's Mark Murray breaks down some of the cheeseburger references from this week's climate change town halls, and how cheeseburgers and climate change are related.
Who are swing voters? What do they want? Swing-voter hunter Carrie Dann leads the safari through a project designed to catch these creatures in the wild.
Carrie Dann analyzes a new poll that shows Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders in the lead of the 2020 pack.
As Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) decides to stay in the Senate, Carrie Dann explains why that makes him the Democrats' MVP this cycle.
NBC's Mark Murray takes a deep dive into the chaotic political events of this summer and what has, and has not changed.
OK, so it's more of a "pasta salad" of takes. But Carrie Dann shares why the latest poll is very bad news for President Trump.
There's now two Senate seats open in Georgia. And, Carrie Dann says, there's a good chance both of those seats will go to the same party. But which one?
Here's the deal with that Monmouth Poll and why it's taking some heat, according to Carrie Dann.
Carrie Dann takes a look at the latest NBC/WSJ poll and finds that young people now are a lot different than that same age group in 1998.
Leading up to the 2020 elections, Carrie Dann gives a brief history of the last 20 years of American politics, how many times control shifted between Democrats and Republicans and why that is.
Democrats might not be fooling themselves about President Trump actually being thrown out of office ... but Carrie Dann analyzes the latest Monmouth Poll to find what they know they want.
This one's for all the moms out there (and Carrie Dann's in particular) as President Trump's campaign attempts to win them back.
A safety blanket only works if it seems safe, right? Carrie Dann analyzes the recent moves 2020 candidate Joe Biden's campaign has made to keep him looking electable.
Carrie Dann digs into the latest NBC/WSJ poll that shows just 36 percent of Americans approve of the president's handling of the recent shootings.
Mark Murray analyzes why Beto O'Rourke's decision to not run for Senate and continue his presidential bid is getting so much attention.
For election nerds, odd years can be a bit of a drag. Luckily, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky and Carrie Dann are here to entertain.
Carrie Dann dives into a new Post and Courier poll coming out of South Carolina, which is the first state in the primary season that tests how candidates are fairing with nonwhite voters.
As Acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli announces a new hurdle to legal immigration, Carrie Dann shares a new poll that shows the partisan gap on the issue might be even wider than you think.
Carrie Dann discusses why the state of Iowa is so important to the election cycle, what would define a successful 2020 candidate in Iowa terms and what is happening there now, ahead of the state fair.
Carrie Dann tells the story of how one underdog caught the wrath of the internet, but won the hearts of some Mississippi voters and skewed a primary.
Carrie Dann introduces the latest Quinnipiac Poll that shows Americans agreed with the pundits about the second Democratic debate.
Following a weekend with two mass shootings, Carrie Dann goes back to a poll that found a gun control policy 89% of all American adults agree on.
Mark Murray discusses what Will Hurd's surprise retirement announcement last night means for the GOP, and how it goes beyond than just control of the Congress.
If you're a chaos monster, get ready. Carrie Dann outlines the DNC rules poised to winnow the field.
After Mayor Pete vented his frustration over Republicans' use of the word "socialist" in Tuesday's Democratic Debate, Carrie Dann dives into what the polls actually show about how Americans feel about it.
Speaking in tongues? Medicare for All has varying levels of support depending on what people think it means, Carrie Dann says. So can one Democrat speak the right language on Medicare for All tonight and tomorrow?
Donald Trump won these three states by the same amount as the average attendance at a Green Bay Packers home game. So Carrie Dann asks: How can Democrats flip the team's supporters?
Was it all a dream? Mark Murray explains how recent polls show that we are back to where we were on the eve of the first debates and what that means for Biden.
As "Mueller day" draws polarization, Carrie Dann is here with a little bit of optimism and the one thing Americans can agree on: lack of faith in the government.
As 29 percent of voters wait to make up their minds on President Trump's dealings with Russia, Carrie Dann says Congress hopes Robert Mueller can bring the dinosaur of his report to life with a Wednesday testimony.
Carrie Dann dives into an NPR survey that shows Americans agree ... but not necessarily on the things the party is spending a lot of time talking about these days.
Carrie Dann on what to watch out for in the next Democratic presidential debate in two weeks, now that the lineup has been announced.
Carrie Dann delves deeper into the new NBC poll and explains who out of the Democratic voter base is paying close attention to the race, who is tuned out and who is undecided.
Carrie Dann's got money on her mind. She shares what she's learned from the latest round of fundraising reports from 2020 candidates and what predictors can be used for the next quarter.
As Trump's tweets raise the blood pressure of Americans on both sides of the aisle, Carrie Dann shares numbers that show the majority of the president's followers on the platform are also his followers in real life.
The number of the day (or past six months)? 43. Carrie Dann shares why, even with reliably low polling numbers, Trump still poses a threat to Democrats in 2020.
NBC's Mark Murray uses famous sci-fi movie "Dune" to explain the popularity of the single-payer health care system in the new NBC/WSJ poll.
Ben Kamisar introduces the new NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll that captures the shadow primary between Biden and Warren and Sanders.
Melissa Holzberg takes a close look at how Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris have activated their bases to rake in cash this past quarter.
Ben Kamisar introduces the latest flood of underdogs who hope 2020 proves to be the charm.
Mark Murray analyzes new polling that shows "middle of the road" can be used as a term of endearment.
Melissa Holzberg discusses how South Bend locals are responding to Pete Buttigieg's debate performance last night and his poll numbers among African American democrats.
NBC News Political Reporter Shaquille Brewster joins the Lid to talk about what's at stake for Sen. Bernie Sanders on the second night of the Democratic Debates.
Alex Seitz-Wald takes a close look at the clock for the first Democratic debate and outlines a plan for candidates who need to break through.
What do you do if you only get five minutes to make your case to America? Or you aren't on the stage at all? Melissa Holzberg introduces the first wave of ads in the Democratic primary.
Alex Seitz-Wald compares the 2020 Democratic primary to a game of Apples to Apples, where trying to predict which argument the judge (or average swing voter) will pick is nearly impossible.
Using Joe Biden's comments about working with segregationists and President Trump's refusal to apologize to the "Central Park Five," Carrie Dann explains how the 2020 game is not being played by the same set of rules.
One week from the debate, Carrie Dann lays out the results of a 2020 "electability" poll from Monmouth University.
Carrie Dann analyzes Trump's thought process as he heads to Orlando to speak at his first re-election rally.
A day after an NBC poll shows American support for impeachment is up, Carrie Dann has the "millionest" dollar question: What does that mean for Nancy Pelosi and 2020 candidates?
The first 2020 Democratic debate is less than two weeks ago, and the DNC just announced the lineup. Carrie Dann discusses the candidates and who and what to watch out for on June 26 and 27.