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Trump’s conviction is an opportunity to sway independent voters — especially women

Most Americans say they won’t change their votes as a result of Trump’s historic trial, but the verdict could give both parties an opportunity to court independents, a 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll found.

How Knowing a Trans Person Affects Your Attitude on LGBTQ+ Rights

A new survey from Data for Progress looks at the difference this makes.

Michigan Independents Cold to Obama's Marriage Stance

President Obama's support for marriage equality may have cost him with a critical segment of independent voters in Michigan, a new poll indicates.

'Equality Voters' Stopped the 'Red Wave,' Says New Poll

Voters who support LGBTQ+ equality played a key role in Democratic midterm victories, says the Human Rights Campaign.

The 'Mushy Middle' Hard to Reach for Obama, McCain

They're the most fickle voters and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over. Meet the ''mushy middle,'' a complex chunk of people likely to decide the presidential election but difficult to reach and hard to please. ''Yes, we can!'' isn't floating their boat. Nothing much is, from either candidate.

Ken Mehlman Launches Gay Rights Project

The former RNC chairman created Project Right Side, a research and analysis nonprofit, with the belief that conservatives succeed when they "attract new supporters to timeless traditions."

Pete Buttigieg Surges to Second as Warren, Sanders Drop in New Poll

A CNN poll shows him in fourth place. A Quinnipiac survey puts him in second.

The Superdelegate Race Heats Up

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama begin making their case to win over the 800 superdelegates -- 21 of them LGBT -- who may decide the Democratic presidential nominee.

Upshot of Palin Pick Clear to Everyone But Voters Who Matter

As Republicans crush out on Alaska governor Sarah Palin and Democrats do a victory dance, the independent voters who will decide this election have yet to choose their suitor.

Trump Leads S.C. in Supporters Opposed to Gay Immigrants

A new poll says the Republican is not only the front-runner in South Carolina but has more supporters than his opponents who are opposed to immigration by gays.