Democrats are ahead, but they're only ahead by five with a president whose net approval rating is bordering on -20 to -30. You'd make the argument Democrats should be way ahead. And they're just only sort of, slightly ahead.
Biden defended the use of autopen for pardoning decisions, stating he made all decisions despite Republican claims of his staff acting without his knowledge. He acknowledged that while he confirmed the standards for which inmates would qualify for pardons, he did not approve each individual name, which was processed through autopen after discussions.
A record-high number of Americans (79%) consider immigration good for the country, with a notable decline in support for measures like mass deportations and building a border wall.
Not all safety-net benefits and services are in entitlement programs that can be cut via budget-reconciliation measures. The Urban Institute defines five non-entitlement programs as part of the social-safety net: WIC, TANF, child-care subsidies, LIHEAP, and public housing.
After a nearly day-long stalemate, House Republicans were able to get through the procedural vote on President Trump's massive tax and spending package, moving it forward to a floor debate.