Margaret Talev

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Managing Editor at Axios

Director, @SyracuseU Institute for Democracy Journalism & Citizenship, Senior Contributor @Axios https://t.co/Xjft2vu5iE

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Axios-Harris 100: Prices over politics

1 week ago | axios.com | Margaret Talev

Data: Axios Harris Poll 100; Chart: Danielle Alberti/AxiosPrices — not politics — are driving most brands' reputations in this year's Axios-Harris 100 rankings, with the election in the rear-view mirror and tariffs and inflation top of mind. The big picture: The average polarization score — the gap between how Republicans and Democrats view a brand's reputation — dropped to 2.55 points among the 10 highest-rated companies in this year's survey, down from 3.4 a year ago.
'Big beautiful bill' dominates week in politics

2 weeks ago | wglt.org | Margaret Talev

By On the Friday politics roundtable, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd discusses the takeaways from the week in politics, with Axios' Margaret Talev and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa, who also reflects on the political impact of the murder of George Floyd five years ago. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
'Big beautiful bill' dominates week in politics

2 weeks ago | news.wjct.org | Margaret Talev

By On the Friday politics roundtable, Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd discusses the takeaways from the week in politics, with Axios' Margaret Talev and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa, who also reflects on the political impact of the murder of George Floyd five years ago. This article was originally published on WBUR.org. Copyright 2025 WBUR
Focus group: Wisconsin swing voters stick with Trump

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Margaret Talev

President Trump leaves the White House on Thursday. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesWisconsin swing voters who switched from former President Biden to President Trump in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups are mostly standing by Trump despite reservations. Why it matters: The speed and scale of Trump's tariffs aren't sitting well even with some who agree with the idea of tariffs.
Focus groups: Pennsylvania swing voters voice tariff confusion

1 month ago | axios.com | Margaret Talev

Illustration: Eniola Odetunde/AxiosMost Pennsylvania swing voters in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups stuck by President Trump through this week's drama over tariffs and the stock market, but say he must better explain his strategy and how long Americans should prepare for pain.
Trump voters in Michigan focus group have buyers' remorse

2 months ago | axios.com | Erin Doherty |Margaret Talev

Most Michigan swing voters in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said that although they voted for President Trump in November, they have objections, frustrations and fears about his behavior since he returned to power. Driving the news: Ten of 13 participants from this battleground, auto-industry state bordering Canada said what they're seeing isn't what they thought they were voting for — and they're worried Trump's approach may hurt their pocketbooks.
Axios-Ipsos poll: COVID's enduring divides

2 months ago | axios.com | Adriel Bettelheim |Margaret Talev

Five years after the COVID pandemic began, its legacy is as much political as epidemiological, according to a comprehensive new Axios-Ipsos poll, with Americans' views of what happened cleaved by partisanship and media preferences. The big picture: 39% say they know someone who died. Everybody wants to leave the era behind.
Swing voters give Trump two thumbs up

Feb 14, 2025 | axios.com | Erin Doherty |Margaret Talev

Every Arizona swing voter in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said they approve of President Trump's actions since taking office Jan. 20 — and most also support Elon Musk's efforts to slash government. Why it matters: Public opinion can constrain presidents when Congress does not.
Focus group: Arizona swing voters to Trump, Musk: Keep it coming

Feb 14, 2025 | axios.com | Erin Doherty |Margaret Talev

Every Arizona swing voter in our latest Engagious/Sago focus groups said they approve of President Trump's actions since taking office — and most also support Elon Musk's efforts to slash government. Why it matters: Public opinion can constrain presidents when Congress does not.
Axios Vibes: LGBTQ and Black Americans more pessimistic heading into new Trump era

Jan 20, 2025 | axios.com | Russell Contreras |Margaret Talev

Optimism for the year ahead has dropped significantly among people of color, LGBTQ+ Americans and many women as President-elect Trump returns to the White House, a new Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll finds. Why it matters: The disparities between demographic groups in terms of how they're feeling heading into 2025 reflect the fact that while Trump's return fills some Americans with hope, many others are deeply concerned.