Ron Faucheux

Ron Faucheux: The big presidential debate is over. Now what?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Updated Sep 13, 2024

Most observers and three polls agree that Tuesday’s debate was a win for Kamala Harris and a loss for Donald Trump. Even many Trump supporters acknowledge their candidate’s performance was dis…

Ron Faucheux: Neither candidate can afford a bad debate

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Sep 7, 2024

For six weeks, Kamala Harris’ campaign has been running circles around Donald Trump’s efforts. Democrats have raised tons of money, energized their base and protected Harris from unscripted in…

Ron Faucheux: Where the presidential race now stands

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Aug 30, 2024

Where does the presidential election now stand?

Ron Faucheux: Who’s up, who's down in national popularity contest?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Aug 23, 2024

“High school popularity is so fickle,” observed anthropologist Kathy Ricks. She could’ve said the same about politics. The popularity and unpopularity of key public figures are shifting and of…

Ron Faucheux: U.S. Senate races are critical to the nation’s future

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Aug 18, 2024

Outcomes of U.S. Senate races on the November ballot will be critical to the nation’s future. Democrats now have effective control of the chamber, but by only one vote. This means Republicans …

Both parties ignore voters in the middle

RON FAUCHEUX
Aug 9, 2024

In the fierce battle now underway to elect a president, one reality has become clear: Both sides have given up on the political center; they wish it would go away.

Ron Faucheux: Harris vs. Trump: The ‘change’ candidate will win

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Aug 5, 2024

A divided, frustrated country is about to elect a president. Kamala Harris can win, and so can Donald Trump.

Ron Faucheux: Who will Kamala Harris choose as a running mate?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Updated Jul 27, 2024

We just went through vice presidential selection on the Republican side, and now it’s the Democrats’ turn. The big question is: What does Kamala Harris want in a running mate?

Ron Faucheux: It's time for Democrats to answer the hard questions

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jul 18, 2024

To paraphrase the song from Camelot, I wonder what the president is thinking tonight? Americans, especially Democrats, have plenty of hard questions about this election.

Ron Faucheux: The battle begins over Project 2025

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jul 12, 2024

Popping up in the news is Project 2025. What is it, exactly?

Ron Faucheux: Will polls decide whether Biden stays in the race?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jul 3, 2024

Polls conducted after the presidential debate have been trickling out, painting various pictures of what’s going on in the election. Topline findings from the latest CNN poll, among others, ar…

Ron Faucheux: The story behind the composition of the Declaration of Independence

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jul 1, 2024

As we near July Fourth, one fascinating story from American history will remain largely untold: how the Declaration of Independence?— the document itself?— was written, copied and stored. The …

Ron Faucheux: How Donald Trump and Joe Biden should be thinking about their debate

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jun 21, 2024

As we near Thursday’s presidential debate, Americans are fixated on whether Joe Biden will stumble on stage or Donald Trump will blow up in rage. Anything’s possible in a debate — especially w…

Ron Faucheux: New Orleans crime survey shows improving numbers but ongoing challenges

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jun 16, 2024

Three years ago, this column pointed out that “crime is a deepening concern in New Orleans and fewer residents believe their city is safe.” Two years ago, the conclusion was that “the city’s c…

Ron Faucheux: Now that the presidential race is set, attention turns to the race for president-in-waiting

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Jun 8, 2024

This year’s vice presidential nominees could have an outsized impact on who wins the election, given the ages of the presidential nominees. The winner could also be a future president, given t…

Ron Faucheux: The jury of public opinion weighs in on Donald Trump

BY RON FAUCHEUX
May 24, 2024

Donald Trump is on trial before two juries. One, in Manhattan, has 12 people who will decide whether he’s guilty of a crime. The outcome remains a mystery.

Ron Faucheux: Where Americans stand on Israel-Hamas war, college protests

BY RON FAUCHEUX
May 20, 2024

The brutal Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel launched a series of events that have taken thousands of lives in the region and continue to threaten a wider war. The issues involved, and the Bide…

Behind the headlines: What did that Louisiana poll really tell us about the state's politics?

Staff report
May 16, 2024

Pollster Ron Faucheux of Faucheux Strategies, who writes a weekly column for The Times-Picayune | The Advocate, recently conducted a statewide poll for the newspaper. He sat down with Managing…

Ron Faucheux: Poll reveals megatrends that are reshaping Louisiana politics

BY RON FAUCHEUX
May 13, 2024

A new statewide poll, sponsored by The Times-Picayune | The Advocate, tells us what Louisiana voters think about issues and personalities. The poll, conducted by my firm, also highlights three…

Ron Faucheux: Will the abortion issue rescue Joe Biden’s campaign?

BY RON FAUCHEUX
May 3, 2024

President Joe Biden’s reelection prospects are heavily impaired by three national policy issues — the border, inflation and the Israel-Hamas war. Despite persistent efforts, nothing the Biden …

Ron Faucheux: RFK Jr. now hurting Trump more than Biden

RON FAUCHEUX
Apr 25, 2024

Whom does Robert Kennedy Jr.’s presidential candidacy hurt most?—?Joe Biden or Donald Trump??

Ron Faucheux: Four U.S. Senate races to watch

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Apr 19, 2024

Ted Cruz is campaigning like a moderate, New Jersey’s Democratic machine is falling apart, Kari Lake is opposing abortion bans and a Republican leads the Maryland Senate race.

Ron Faucheux: Donald Trump’s two worlds are colliding

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Apr 12, 2024

In a memorable “Seinfeld” episode, the perennially hapless George Costanza was fearful of his two worlds colliding —?the one inhabited by “independent George” who mostly hung out with his frie…

Ron Faucheux: A constitutional convention may open Pandora’s Box

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Updated Apr 5, 2024

Gov. Jeff Landry wants to replace Louisiana’s constitution with a new one — and he may have the power to do it. It’s an issue worth watching.

Ron Faucheux: You can influence the presidential election --- yes, even from Louisiana

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Mar 29, 2024

How can you make your voice heard in the presidential election? Louisiana isn’t a swing state, so we won’t see the intense campaigning here that other states will experience. Our eight elector…

Ron Faucheux: Joe Biden and the Black and Hispanic vote

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Mar 25, 2024

A big question hanging over the presidential election is President Joe Biden’s strength among African American and Hispanic voters. Both groups are critical elements of the Democratic coalitio…

Ron Faucheux: Measuring Joe Biden's State of the Union bounce

BY RON FAUCHEUX
Mar 14, 2024

Last week's State of the Union address, if nothing else, made Democrats feel better about Joe Biden. The president’s more energetic delivery reassured supporters that he’s ready to fight for a…

Ron Faucheux: Expanding Medicaid’s role in social services is a bad idea

RON FAUCHEUX
Mar 1, 2024

Ever wonder why government is broken? Here’s a good example.