The national polls put the Conservatives ahead, just as they did in 2017 when the left-wing Mr. Corbyn shocked the experts. But can he recapture that magic?
Tag: Polls and Public Opinion
New Zealand Is Tackling Hot-Button Liberal Issues in One Swoop
The country will decide whether to legalize assisted suicide and recreational marijuana, and whether to decriminalize abortion. Conflict-averse New Zealanders may be pushed onto uncomfortable ground.
Justin Trudeau, the Instagram Prime Minister, Struggles to Resonate with Young Voters
Mr. Trudeau came to power by galvanizing young supporters. Keeping them in his corner is critical as he seeks re-election.
Netanyahu Accuses Rivals of Plotting to ‘Steal’ Israeli Election
Amid claims of vote rigging and a row over cameras in polling stations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel targets its Arab voters again.
China’s Soft-Power Failure: Condemning Hong Kong’s Protests
Beijing wants greater sway over global public opinion. Instead, its propaganda outlets make Chinese leaders look like bullies.
Russian Discontent Surfaces in Putin’s Annual Call-in Show
The curated questions were not all that critical, but some screen texts were. “Just one question,” one of them read. “When will you leave?”
One Thing You Can Do: Boil Water Efficiently
Also this week, millennial attitudes about climate change.
Huawei Revs Up Its U.S. Lawsuit, With the Media in Mind
The Chinese telecommunications giant has filed for summary judgment against the White House as it challenges limits against it via the courts and public opinion.
In India’s Election, Ailing Congress Party Is Unlikely to Find Its Miracle
After being crushed in 2014, the Congress party, India’s old powerhouse, appears to have made few gains this year. The road to recovery may be longer yet.
The Choice in India: ‘Our Trump’ or a Messier Democracy
The results of India’s parliamentary election will reveal not just a decision on Narendra Modi, but a deeper decision on what kind of government Indians want.