Arnon Mishkin

2020 Presidential Election October 10, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Trump reelection in trouble, polling indicates — race is referendum on him

Following his debate performance and hospitalization with COVID-19, President Trump continues to trail former Vice President Joe Biden in national polling in their presidential race.

2020 Presidential Election October 6, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: At VP debate, understudies Harris and Pence look to protect the bosses -- it won't be easy

At the VP debate Pence's job is complicated by Trump's illness.

OPINION September 4, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Trump vs. Biden race is suddenly shifting – and that gives president this key opening

Until recently the 2020 election was a simple referendum on the Trump presidency.

2020 Presidential Election August 24, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Trump can still win. Here's how

There is still ample opportunity for the incumbent to come from behind – as he did in 2016 – and win a second term. 

2020 Presidential Election August 18, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Does a 'shy Trump voter' exist?

There are clear opportunities for Trump to close the gap with Biden, and even, potentially to eke out another Electoral College win in November.

OPINION August 17, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Here's your Democratic convention scorecard and a handy guide to what to watch for

As the political world’s first “Zoom Convention” gets underway Democrats are poised to keep voters asking questions about Trump, not themselves.

OPINION August 12, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Biden-Harris team signals 'we're the risk-free ticket' -- but will it sway voters?

Biden’s 2020 strategy is quite simple

2020 Presidential Election August 6, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Biden could benefit by skipping Democratic Convention — he avoids sticking foot in his mouth

The announcement Wednesday that former Vice President Joe Biden will not travel to the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee to accept his party’s presidential nomination because of the coronavirus pandemic could be a plus for his presidential campaign.

OPINION July 11, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Trump’s refusal to appeal to centrists could make Biden president and give Dems Senate majority

Former Vice President Joe Biden is getting help in his presidential campaign from a surprising source — President Trump.

OPINION June 23, 2020

Arnon Mishkin: Trump the underdog – Can campaign climb out of the hole he's dug?

Is there anything that the president and his team can do to prove the pundits wrong again, just as they did in 2016?