Trump just released a 49-point list for his 2nd term agenda, which the Republican Party apparently endorsed in lieu of putting together a new platform at the 2020 RNC (The 2016 platform therefore still stands — I deleted my original tweet to make that clear). Prior to the convention, Biden had a net negative favorability rating, with slightly more Americans having an unfavorable view of the former vice president than a favorable one. Barrel of Laughs: Did You Miss How House Democrats Want to Reshape SCOTUS? Even in years that Republicans have claimed victory in the presidential contests, including in 2016, Democrats have claimed more party affiliation than the GOP. As the RNC kicks off on Monday, the president and many other speakers have vowed to condemn the violence, destruction, and criminal activity associated with groups that have shaken several cities every night since the end of May. Party conventions have been a standout moment of every election season, but the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing Democrats and Republicans to rethink how they are run. While Trump's approval has seen little movement, Biden's above-water marks represent a significant turn for the 77-year-old, who enters the fall, and general election debate season, in a better position than Hillary Clinton in 2016. Democrats also failed to mention the soaring rates in violent crime and homicides that have been recorded in most urban centers of America. In fact, despite the glowing reviews from corporate media of the DNC and its speakers, the Gallup poll showed that Americans claiming to be Democrats or affiliated with the party dropped by two points since the same poll was conducted in June. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The question from Gallup did not include "online," unlike the ABC News/Ipsos poll, which sought to catch a possibly broader audience. 60.8. Just before Trump and the GOP are set to have their week in the spotlight, a slight majority of Americans -- 51% -- said Democrats focused too much on criticizing their Republican counterparts, while 45% said they maintained the right balance. Key Senator Confirms Judge Amy Coney Barrett is Trump's Choice for SCOTUS, Report: Amy Coney Barrett Will be Trump's SCOTUS Nominee, CNN Asks Guest If Military Would Intervene if Trump Doesn’t Leave Office, Despite Own Failures, Govs. But her unfavorability stood at 50%, putting her slightly underwater. Sanders -- But Harris' level of name recognition now matches that of the sitting vice president, with 76% of Americans familiar enough with Pence to make a judgment. Senator Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic vice presidential nomination during her speech delivered for the largely virtual 2020 Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del., Aug. 19, 2020. But only 30% of Americans said they watched at least some of the convention, either on TV or online this week, compared with 70% who said they either watched very little or none of it. The Democratic National Convention, with a smaller audience than 2016, still delivered a favorability boost for Joe Biden, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds. A new poll released Monday from Gallup showed that the four days of virtual speeches and minimal fanfare produced by the Democratic National Convention did little to shore up support for the party of Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris. Harris' marks represent a 10-point increase in the number of Americans familiar enough with Harris to rate her and a modest numerical increase in her favorability rating, compared to last week's poll conducted immediately after she was chosen. This Softball Question to Kamala Blew Up in Her Face. Among the base of Democrats, Harris’s favorability jumped to 77%. The GOP and the Trump administration released a 49-bullet-point plan for 2020, which included a promise to "return to normal" in 2021. Back in the 2016 Gallup poll, 43% said Democrats maintained the right balance, while 44% believed the party spent too much time hammering rivals. Is FBI Director Christopher Wray About to Be Fired? Troops 'Stupid Bastards', Report: Amy Coney Barrett Will Be Trump's SCOTUS Nominee, Townhall.com is the leading source for conservative news and political commentary and analysis. Among Black Americans, 60% now have a favorable attitude of her, compared to 52% in the last poll, a climb driven in part by more of this demographic forming an opinion -- 30% still don't know enough about her to rate her or had no opinion of her, down from roughly 40% in the last poll. CNN Host: I Wasn't Really Saying We Need to Blow Up The System. This poll represents one week's worth of responses from voters who intend to vote in the Democratic primary. Cuomo and Whitmer Demand Investigation into Trump's COVID Response, EPA Chief Threatens to Pull Offices Out of NYC Over ‘Unwarranted, Violent Activity’, Familiar GOP Face Threatens to Primary Murkowski Over SCOTUS Position, Gov.