How to Reform the Corrupted U.S. Electoral System

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Sep 22, 2017 Here's a blueprint for creating a system that works for the public good and for taking back power from the unelected billionaire corporatists who control our government. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Why Can’t The Nation and the Left Deal With Election Theft?

Staff / Truthdig Apr 19, 2016 There are two things we all need to know about the upcoming 2016 election. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Most White People Vote for Romney, CNN Exit Polls Find

Staff / Truthdig Nov 7, 2012 According to CNN's interviews, 59 percent of white voters chose Mitt Romney to be their next president. Obama won 93 percent of the African-American vote, along with large majorities of Latino and Asian voters, according to CNN. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Republicans Repeal Health Care at Their Peril

Joe Conason / Truthdig Nov 11, 2010 Election Day exit polls showed that the health care bill is not nearly so widely despised as right-wing propaganda suggests -- and that its demise is certainly not the highest priority of voters. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Exit Polls: It Really Is the Economy, Stupid

Staff / Truthdig Nov 3, 2010 Exit polls have started to leak and the results are not at all surprising: 80 percent of voters in this election are worried about the direction of the economy, but most blame Wall Street and George W. Bush for the crisis ahead of President Obama. About 40 percent self-identified as tea party supporters and voted Republican. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Merkel Claims Victory in Germany

Staff / Truthdig Sep 27, 2009 German election exit polls are showing that reigning Chancellor Angela Merkel is headed for a second term, with her conservative bloc collecting more than a third of the national vote. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Takes N.C., Clinton Squeaks By in Ind.

Staff / Truthdig May 7, 2008 Judging by exit polls, two groups made the difference for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Tuesday night. A strong showing from African-American voters and gains elsewhere helped Obama to a big win in North Carolina. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, could thank older voters for what turned out to be a nail-biter of a victory in Indiana. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )