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Roll Call: The Big-Money Bust May Be A Game Changer
In his latest column for Roll Call, The Winston Group’s David Winston writes about the recent defeats of several well-funded Senate candidates in their primary races, and why this may signal that it may not be “your father’s midterms” two months from now. From Michigan to Minnesota to Texas, we’ve seen

“Are The Schools Ready?” “Ready For What?”
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal’s Kim Strassel, Center for Education Reform founder Jeanne Allen spoke at length about all the positive developments related to school choice happening around the country. As she discussed the current environment, Allen also described the dynamics of the last several years

Discussion Points Episode 10: Washington’s Fundraising Frenzy — Are Voters Fed Up With The Status Quo?
In this episode, Myra and David lift the lid on Washington DC’s fundraising obsession and its impact on the political system. Four recent Senate primaries have shown the limited effects of money in campaigns, signaling potential change coming to the political system. Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

Winners and Losers: Campaign Ad Spending In Four Senate Primaries
Recent Senate primaries have revealed some interesting trends about campaign ad spending. As we have seen in Florida, Minnesota, Michigan and Texas, there are signs that millions being spent on campaign ads may be reaching their limits. The chart shows ad spending by or on behalf of each candidate. Florida: Socialist

Socialists On The March – 3 Reasons They Are Gaining Momentum
Socialist candidates are having success in many Democratic primaries across the country. The latest shock for Democrats was in Florida with Resistance hero Alexander Vindman losing to socialist Angie Nixon, despite his 37:1 campaign ad spending advantage. Democrats may be breathing a sigh of relief by averting a Wisconsin catastrophe

Discussion Points Episode 9: Socialists On The March – 3 Reasons They Are Gaining Momentum
In this episode, Myra Miller and David Winston discuss the rise of socialist candidates in US politics, their impact on the Democratic Party, and what it means for future elections. They discuss three reasons why socialists seem to be gaining momentum in the Democratic Party. Watch the full episode on