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The Biden Message Hangover: What It Means For The Tax Bill
During the Biden administration, Democrats could not break through with selling the president’s economic agenda. As inflation persisted, President Biden’s statements touting economic progress were not believable to voters, leading to enormous frustration for Democrats. Although voters rejected Biden’s economic arguments, this does not mean voters will believe what Republicans

Roll Call: Straight Talk About The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The Winston Group’s David Winston in today’s Roll Call about how both parties, particularly Democrats, are talking about the Big Beautiful Bill. Read the full piece here.

Newt Gingrich: The American People Want a Balanced Budget
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich quotes research by The Winston Group in his latest post for Gingrich360 on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and achieving a balanced budget. The Winston Group reported on Feb 10, 2025, that the American people instinctively know that ballooning debt and runaway

Do Independents Have A Better View Of The Ivy League Than Republicans?
The Trump administration has not turned the spotlight away from higher education and especially the Ivy League. Last Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal published an analysis showing that Harvard alone could face a shortfall about a billion dollars if all President Trump’s plans and policies come to fruition. How might

Bloomberg: Trump’s Fast and Furious Second Term Racks Up Wins – And Risks
The Winston Group’s David Winston quoted in Bloomberg about Trump’s second term so far, his slipping approval rating, and how voters think he is doing on the economy: Read the full piece here.

The Wall Street Journal: Now Republicans Have to Sell Trump’s Megabill to Voters
The Winston Group’s David Winston quoted in the Wall Street Journal about how Republicans should build support among voters for their tax bill : “People didn’t know what was in the bill. All they heard was that this is for the wealthy and corporations,” said Dave Winston, a Republican strategist who