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How Serious A Problem Do Voters Think Antisemitism Is?
2025 was a tumultuous year for higher education. It began with DOGE and its funding cuts, including cuts to health care programs and research. Shortly after, many well-known institutions found themselves in the news as the administration announced it would halt or significantly curtail their federal funds. In the latter
The Chart That Explains Why Cost Of Living Is Such A Problem
Given the current policy discussion about affordability, some Republicans think that the sudden focus on the issue is a political play by Democrats. While there is more issue focus on affordability and cost of living over the last couple of months, the problem has been hiding in plain sight all
Roll Call: The Electorate’s Inflation Report Card: Three Factors To Watch
President Donald Trump has given his grade an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus” grade to his economy. In today’s Roll Call, The Winston Group’s David Winston writes about what voters will be looking at to determine the president’s success on the economy. So, what goes into the voters’ report card as they head into
What Does “Return Education To The States” Actually Mean?
Last month, the Trump administration announced that it was taking action to “break up” the department of education by rehoming certain functions to the Departments of Labor, the Interior, Health and Human Services, and State. The move, the announcement says, is meant to “move closer to fulfilling the President’s promise to
The Politics Of The Status Quo May Be Near A Breaking Point
After the longest government shutdown in history, voter frustration with the political system is high. Both parties are viewed negatively, and among independents, the unfavorables of both parties are close to 70% (Republicans in Congress, 25-68; Democrats in Congress, 23-68). Reflecting the frustration with the status quo, independent voters are
Roll Call: Why The Tennessee Race Deserves A Closer Look From Republicans
The Winston Group’s David Winston writes in today’s Roll Call about the special election in Tennessee and what it may indicate looking ahead to the 2026 midterms. We saw not only a unique special election turnout, but it might indicate what we could see in next year’s midterms. Which party