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Discussion Points Episode 3: What Is The 2026 Midterm Election Going To Be About?
This episode explores the key issues shaping the upcoming US midterm elections, focusing on economic concerns, voter priorities, and the impact of presidential job approval. Political strategists Myra Miller and David Winston analyze recent election trends, providing insights into what voters care about most and the key issues in the
Economic Issue Handling Slips For Republicans
Throughout the conflict with Iran, the economy has stumbled and we have seen Republican leads on the economy erode. But from our trending for Winning the Issues, slippage on economic issue handling started last year and before the conflict started in late February. Our new numbers (May 30-June 2) confirm
Discussion Points Episode 2: The DNC Autopsy Fiasco – What Really Happened In The 2024 Election?
In this episode, Myra Miller and David Winston analyze the DNC’s campaign autopsy report on the 2024 presidential election and the implications for the Democratic Party. They emphasize the importance of after action reports in understanding campaign outcomes and highlight key findings from the report, including the loss of the
Good News and Bad News from the Long Term Trends NAEP
The findings from Wednesday’s release of the latest NAEP Long Term Trends data were a mixed bag. On the one hand, nine year olds posted some real improvements in reading and math from 2022 to 2025. Thirteen year-olds, on the other hand, were virtually stagnant or had declined from 2023
Roll Call: Unhappy Independents Will Decide This Election
The rising power of independents has been trending in national politics for decades, writes The Winston Group’s David Winston in today’s column for Roll Call. Independents now wield indisputable clout. And they aren’t happy. In the most recent Winning the Issues survey (May 30-June 2), 71 percent of independents said
Discussion Points Episode 1: Is the 2026 Midterm Election Headed For A Wave?
This episode explores the dynamics of wave elections in US politics, analyzing past elections, defining key factors and what to expect in the upcoming midterms. Myra Miller and David Winston break down the importance of party identification, independents, and economic issues in shaping electoral outcomes. Watch the full episode on