Author: Dr Christopher Raymond
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(Non-)Religion and Abortion at Stormont
Dr Christopher Raymond looks at the recent debate in the Assembly on the Severe Fetal Impairment Abortion (Amendment) Bill which will likely see the implementation of new restrictions on abortion in Northern Ireland.
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Alliance Ends 2019 as the Third Largest Party
The Alliance Party capped off 2019 with the third in a series of election successes this year. Dr Christopher Raymond explores the results and what they might mean for long-term electoral strategies in Northern Ireland.
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The Factors Underpinning Warren’s Rise in the Polls
The rise in Elizabeth Warren’s poll numbers has reached the point where some are starting to wonder if she is the candidate to beat for the nomination. Dr Christopher D. Raymond explores the polling data.
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Cheering for the Other Party’s Outsider Candidates
As the 2020 presidential race heats up, Dr Christopher Raymond explores the phenomenon of cheering for the other party’s outsider candidates.
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The First Democratic Primary Debate(s)
Ahead of this week’s Democratic Primary debates, Dr Christopher Raymond discusses polls, favourability ratings, and what to look out for
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Alliance Breakthrough Part of a Broader Trend
Following the results of last week’s European Parliament elections, Dr Chris Raymond looks at the continuing rise in support for the Alliance Party and its leader Naomi Long.
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The 2019 Local Elections: A Signal of Changes Still to Come?
Dr Christopher Raymond looks at the recent local council elections in Northern Ireland, in particular the growing trend in favouring ‘Other’designated parties.
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The US Midterms: Heading Towards a Divided Congress
If next week’s US elections result in the Democrats leading the House and Republicans the Senate, the gridlock that has prevented the business of governing in Washington for nearly a decade will be entrenched further says Dr Christopher Raymond.
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The Biggest Threat to Republican Control of the House is Not Trump but Congressional Republicans Themselves
Closer inspection of polling trends shows voters are even less favourably disposed to congressional Republicans than they are of the president and his actions says Dr Christopher Raymond.
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Trump’s Approval Remains Low, But Perhaps Just Large Enough for Him
Dr Christopher Raymond looks at some recent polling trends in the US and the President’s approval rating in light of the imminent midterm elections.