Evan Roth Smith

Evan Roth Smith is a Democratic pollster and the leader of the Blueprint project, which studies public opinion trends within the Democratic Party. He has been influential in analyzing the shifting dynamics of the party, particularly in response to the rise of progressive candidates. In a recent context, he emphasized the importance of electability over ideology in upcoming elections, suggesting that while the party is leaning towards progressive ideals in safely Democratic districts, there remains a crucial need for candidates who can win in competitive races.