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From culture wars to economic shifts, Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan joins us to analyze the data behind Trump's rising approval and the Democrats' deepening identity crisis. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.Shopify: Go to https://Shopify.com/morningwire to sign up for your $1 per month trial period and upgrade your selling today.

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Cygnal's Pulse Pod: Trump's Surprising Surge and America's Shifting Landscape - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.Episode Highlights:Black Men Love Trump: We'll explore the unexpected political realignment as Trump makes significant inroads with historically Democratic-leaning constituencies. A staggering 42% of black men now approve of Trump's job performance. Top Issues: Discover why inflation and the economy have become the nation's primary concern, overshadowing previous hot-button issues like immigration. Party Perceptions: We'll break down the current favorability ratings of Democrats and Republicans in Washington, with some surprising results. COVID-19 Origins: Learn about the growing consensus regarding the origins of the COVID-19 virus, with two-thirds of Americans now believing it likely originated from a Chinese lab. National Mood: Find out why Americans are suddenly feeling more optimistic about the country's direction. Trump's Wins: We'll discuss several of Trump's policies that are gaining traction with the public, including:Merit-based hiring vs. DEI initiativesDeclassification of historical assassination filesImmigration and border security measuresSupport for reducing government spendingTariffs on ChinaThe surprising public opinion on acquiring GreenlandMixed Reviews: We'll also touch on some policies receiving mixed public support, such as birthright citizenship and tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Don't miss this comprehensive look at the evolving American political landscape. Subscribe to Cygnal's Pulse Pod for in-depth analysis and expert insights on the latest trends shaping our nation's future.Brent Buchanan X - @brentbucJohn Rogers X - @johnrogersal

Another day another pile of executive orders from President Trump. In an effort to protect America's critical steel and aluminum industries, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum. The president announced a deadline for Hamas, all hostages to be returned by 12 o'clock Saturday or all hell will break loose. The king of Jordan, Abdullah II is meeting with President Trump today in hopes that Jordan will receive refugees from Palestine. Kash Patel will hopefully be confirmed this Thursday but the New York Times and Leftists are not happy. New York Times writers Charlie Savage and Adam Goldberg wrote a hit piece on Patel, failing to admit he was right about the Russian hoax known as the Steele Dossier during Hillary Clinton's campaign. This hoax created all kinds of interference in Trump's first presidency and Kash Patel effectively investigated it concluding it was completely false. The problem is that the FBI used the dossier as a way to investigate a Trump staffer to try and bring his campaign and presidency down, which is exactly why we need Kash as the director of the FBI. Brent Buchanan has brand new polling data from Cygnal and unpacks the first 3 weeks of the Trump administration. Featuring Elle Purnell Elections Editor | The Federalist https://thefederalist.com/ Brent Buchanan Founder | Cygnal Polling https://www.cygn.al/ Today's show is sponsored by: Beam For a limited time got 40% of Beam's Dream Powder. Dream Powder with Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. Just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER for 40% off. PHD Weight Loss Work with a specialized nutritionist now to achieve YOUR weight loss goals! With PHD Weight Loss you get a personal nutritionist to get dialed in and achieve your personal goals. Food is sent to you at no extra cost and achieves better results than any drug company can claim. Call PHD Weight Loss now at 865-655-1900 or goto https://myphdweightloss.com/ LifeVac How would you help a child, yourself or a loved one if they were choking? In the event of a choking accident, the LifeVac can turn anyone into a hero. It is now being used by police and fireman across the country and SAVING thousands of lives. The LifeVac is an upper airway clearing device in order to bring the safest, simplest method to save an aspirating person. Like a fire extinguisher or a first aid kit, this is a must have around the house with the hopes you never have to use it. You don't want to be without a LifeVac handy and if you ever have to use it, LifeVac will replace it for FREE. So head on over to https://lifevac.net/ and be prepared in case of a choking accident! ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ 3️⃣ Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ 4️⃣ Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ 5️⃣ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 2nd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show * MO Restaurant Association sending out letters on how to deal with ICE * John Rogers, Pollster and Dir. of Client Strategy at Cygnal, joins Marc & Kim to discuss President Trump defending the Tariffs he plans to impose on Canada and Mexico and Canada being 'Very Abusive of the United States' * Former MO Sen. John Lamping talks with Marc & Kim about Bill Eigel running for St Charles County Executive and how the race is shaping up * In Other News with Ethan: Buffy Revival in Development, Morrissey on Tour, Twix to giveaway gold, Nitrous Oxide use on the rise, while National Math and Literacy scores on the decline. Coming Up: Todd Piro, Phil Balsamo, and Kim on a Whim, too!

The 125th Army Navy game was a historic and patriotic event, after Biden not going to the game for 4 years in a row, the crowd went wild when President Trump took the stands to wave at everyone. The President's suite had Daniel Penny, who was recently acquitted for his heroic acts on a New York subway. Elon Musk, JD Vance along with Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined the president at America's game and thankfully, the Navy won! ABC settled their lawsuit with Donald Trump, forced to pay $15 Million and a public apology on George Stephanopoulos's behalf for his remarks back in March. CNN still has a massive defamation suit on their hands and Tim Graham gives us the scoop on the scope of that defamation suit. A new poll from Cygnal showed how viewers got their news and how it affected their vote. The data shows that legacy media voted in favor of Kamala Harris, while streaming sites, Youtube and X all favored Donald Trump. The future is new media and the White house briefing room needs an overhaul as well. Our panel weighs in on reshaping the White House press briefing room and what it should look like. And, what is going on with these drones...? Get your tickets to Trump's inauguration here: https://www.seanspicer.com/p/how-is-this-trump-win-different-than Featuring: Rob Bluey President & Executive Editor | The Daily Signal https://www.dailysignal.com/ Julie Gunlock Co Host | O'Connor & Co. WMAL, Washington, DC Director | Independent Women's Forum Contributor | The Federalist, Wall Street Journal https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ Tim Graham Executive Editor | Newsbusters Host | Newsbusters Podcast https://www.newsbusters.org/author/tim-graham -- Sponsors: Wired 2 Fish Do you want to drink coffee from the finest coffee beans in the world? Wired 2 Fish sources directly from Mexico and Guatemala to bring you the freshest arabica coffee beans in the world. Wired 2 Fish cares so much about the earth that they give back 25% of their net profits to faith-based organizations and clean water initiatives. If you're a coffee lover and want to support a great company doing great work head to https://www.wired2fishcoffee.com/ use code: WECARE for 15% off your first order. Beam For a limited time got 40% of Beam's Dream Powder. Dream Powder with Reishi, Magnesium, L-Theanine, Apigenin and Melatonin to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up refreshed. Just head to https://shopbeam.com/SPICER for 40% off. 120/Life Do you suffer from high blood pressure? Has your doctor warned you that you are a candidate for hypertension? Has the ONLY solution offered to you been a pill? Well the folks at 120/Life have created a natural alternative to lower your blood pressure. 120/Life guarantees to lower your blood pressure in 2 weeks or they'll give you your money back. You have nothing to lose, but those high blood pressure numbers! Just goto https://www.120life.com/ and use code: SPICER to save 15% PLUS free shipping. -- Trump may never do another rally so this may be your last chance to experience it for yourself! Front Row Joes: https://frontrowjoes.movie/ -- Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    In this week's episode, Jennifer sits down with Chris Lane, the Director of Client Strategy at Cygnal and a seasoned political consultant and pollster. Chris has held multiple political roles, including campaign manager and finance director, and brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. His expertise is currently focused on national politics and a significant ballot question in Massachusetts concerning the minimum wage for restaurant workers. Chris shares his insights into Question 5, which proposes raising the minimum wage for tipped workers from $6.75 to $15 per hour. The episode dives deep into the contentious issue, exploring the potential economic fallout on the restaurant industry, the misleading polling data, and misconceptions about tipped workers' earnings. Jennifer and Chris also discuss the broader national political landscape, predicting the Democratic and Republican paths in the upcoming elections. The conversation is rich with controversial ideas, including Chris's view on the Democratic Party's strategy concerning Kamala Harris.   “They're driving prices up, saying it's about fairness – it won't help anyone.” – Jennifer   This week on Political Contessa:   Restaurants campaigning against Question 5 Concerns over rising food prices Polling data discrepancies Explaining minimum wage misconceptions for tipped workers Implications and risks of Question 5 The importance of informed voting Impacts on the local economy and restaurant ecosystem Predictions on national politics and upcoming elections   Connect with Chris Lane: Cygnal Group on Twitter Email Chris Lane via Cygnal Group Resources: Massachusetts Restaurant Association Website One Fair Wage Initiative Website WGBH News Segment on Question 5   Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts   Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TOP NEWS | On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: A Biden-Harris rule enables families to lose their kids to gender ideology. Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, brings up his faith in an attempt to deny his own voting record on men who identify as transgender competing in women's sports. Drugstore chain Walgreens is closing 1,200 stores over the next 3 years.  A recent Cygnal poll in two “bellwether counties” shows that Donald Trump may be leading in Pennsylvania. Americans' trust in the mass media falls to a record low leading up to the Nov. 5 election. Relevant Links https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/10/15/pennsylvania-polls-show-trump-could-win-battleground/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/10/15/im-christian-democrat-appeals-his-faith-denying-his-record-voting-men-womens-sports/ https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/10/16/relentless-growth-obama-era-foster-care-policy-unmasks-transgender-orthodoxys-inherent-threat-parental-rights/ Listen to other podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/ Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscription   Listen to more Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcasts Sign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agenda

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have clashed in their only scheduled television debate before the US presidential election in November. Brent Buchanan, founder and CEO of analytics firm Cygnal who served as a pollster for Trump in 2020, and Tom Bonier, democratic strategist and Senior Advisor to Democratic polling firm TargetSmart spoke to Corin Dann.

Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan lays out which presidential candidate has the most likely path to 270 electoral votes, and what effect will Robert Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Donald Trump have on the general election. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Brent Buchanan—President & Founder of Cygnal (a polling and analytics firm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown where polling in the 2024 Presidential Election currently stands and what it ultimately means on election day. Buchanan was recently quoted in a Daily Wire article, “What You're Not Hearing About Trump's Resilience Versus Harris, As Told By A Pollster.” You can read the article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/what-youre-not-hearing-about-trumps-resilience-versus-harris-as-told-by-a-pollster. And you can learn more about Cygnal here: https://www.cygn.al/about/ 5:20pm- Realtor Leigh Thomas Brown—a real estate expert with 24-years of experience in the housing industry—used social media to warn voters about Kamala Harris's three-step housing plan which consists of rent control, “free” down payment money to potential buyers, and the construction of 3 million new housing units via the federal government. 5:40pm- Times Demand Serious Economic Ideas: In response to Kamala Harris's announced “price gouging” policy proposal, The Washington Post editorial board writes: “Vice President Kamala Harris's speech Friday was an opportunity to get specific with voters about how a Harris presidency would manage an economy that many feel is not working well for them. Unfortunately, instead of delivering a substantial plan, she squandered the moment on populist gimmicks…Ms. Harris says she'll target companies that make ‘excessive' profits, whatever that means. (It's hard to see how groceries, a notoriously low-margin business, would qualify.) Thankfully, this gambit by Ms. Harris has been met with almost instant skepticism, with many critics citing President Richard M. Nixon's failed price controls from the 1970s. Whether the Harris proposal wins over voters remains to be seen, but if sound economic analysis still matters, it won't.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/16/harris-economy-plan-gimmicks/

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (08/19/2024): 3:05pm- The Rich Zeoli Show is broadcasting LIVE from Media Row at the Democratic National Committee Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Perhaps unsurprisingly, we don't have too many Democrat Party members or Harris-Walz surrogates anxious to come on the show—but that's alright! We have a loaded show—including conversations with Congresswoman Kat Cammack and Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Lara Trump. 3:10pm- While campaigning in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris visited a Sheetz convenience store—BUT WAIT, isn't the Biden-Harris Administration in the process of suing the store over its hiring practices? 3:40pm- Congresswoman Kat Cammack—U.S. Representative for Florida's 3rd Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and reacts to Kamala Harris's proposed price gouging policies which most experts, regardless of party, consider to be economically illiterate and counterproductive. 3:50pm- Lara Trump—Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and hilariously begins the conversation by saying she's sorry to hear the show had to broadcast from the DNC Convention this week. Trump also responds to Kamala Harris's unpopular “price gouging” proposal: “I have never heard something crazier. It really felt to me a little bit like she was running for class president or something and not president of the United States…just point her in the direction of the teleprompter and she'll say literally anything on there.” 4:05pm- Times Demand Serious Economic Ideas: In response to Kamala Harris's announced “price gouging” policy proposal, The Washington Post editorial board writes: “Vice President Kamala Harris's speech Friday was an opportunity to get specific with voters about how a Harris presidency would manage an economy that many feel is not working well for them. Unfortunately, instead of delivering a substantial plan, she squandered the moment on populist gimmicks…Ms. Harris says she'll target companies that make ‘excessive' profits, whatever that means. (It's hard to see how groceries, a notoriously low-margin business, would qualify.) Thankfully, this gambit by Ms. Harris has been met with almost instant skepticism, with many critics citing President Richard M. Nixon's failed price controls from the 1970s. Whether the Harris proposal wins over voters remains to be seen, but if sound economic analysis still matters, it won't.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/16/harris-economy-plan-gimmicks/ 4:30pm- In a recently resurfaced clip, Kamala Harris states that the president has the power to confiscate patents held by private citizens and business if the government believes the patents are not being used properly. Wouldn't this policy stifle research/development and innovation? Harris made the comment in November of 2019 while campaigning for president in Muscatine, Iowa. 4:40pm- Matt tries Chicago deep-dish pizza, Rich injures his wrist being super manly (and definitely not while swimming on a floaty raft), and Mama Zeoli says you shouldn't leave the hotel in Chicago—it's too dangerous! Plus, why doesn't Rich have bodyguards like Sean Hannity? 4:50pm- Kamala Wants to Stop Kroger-Albertsons Merger: C. Jarrett Dieterle of Reason writes: “Amid all the competing headlines of the 2024 election, there may be no more bread-and-butter issue—literally—than how much Americans are paying to put food on their tables. The GOP is gearing up to attack the Biden-Harris administration for escalating grocery store bills, while presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has now responded with her own plan to fight higher food prices. One of the hottest items in this political food fight is unquestionably the ongoing litigation from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) attempting to block the Kroger-Albertsons grocery store merger. A host of Democratic lawmakers recently joined the legal fight, arguing that any potential merger would raise prices, increase food deserts, and disproportionately hurt unionized labor.” You can read the full article here: https://reason.com/2024/08/17/harris-joins-the-ftcs-food-fight-against-kroger-albertsons-merger/ 5:00pm- Brent Buchanan—President & Founder of Cygnal (a polling and analytics firm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to breakdown where polling in the 2024 Presidential Election currently stands and what it ultimately means on election day. Buchanan was recently quoted in a Daily Wire article, “What You're Not Hearing About Trump's Resilience Versus Harris, As Told By A Pollster.” You can read the article here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/what-youre-not-hearing-about-trumps-resilience-versus-harris-as-told-by-a-pollster. And you can learn more about Cygnal here: https://www.cygn.al/about/ 5:20pm- Realtor Leigh Thomas Brown—a real estate expert with 24-years of experience in the housing industry—used social media to warn voters about Kamala Harris's three-step housing plan which consists of rent control, “free” down payment money to potential buyers, and the construction of 3 million new housing units via the federal government. 5:40pm- Times Demand Serious Economic Ideas: In response to Kamala Harris's announced “price gouging” policy proposal, The Washington Post editorial board writes: “Vice President Kamala Harris's speech Friday was an opportunity to get specific with voters about how a Harris presidency would manage an economy that many feel is not working well for them. Unfortunately, instead of delivering a substantial plan, she squandered the moment on populist gimmicks…Ms. Harris says she'll target companies that make ‘excessive' profits, whatever that means. (It's hard to see how groceries, a notoriously low-margin business, would qualify.) Thankfully, this gambit by Ms. Harris has been met with almost instant skepticism, with many critics citing President Richard M. Nixon's failed price controls from the 1970s. Whether the Harris proposal wins over voters remains to be seen, but if sound economic analysis still matters, it won't.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/16/harris-economy-plan-gimmicks/ 6:05pm- Did you know that Brad Pitt is younger than vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz? How is that possible? PLUS, President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Committee Convention tonight in Chicago, Illinois—why did they give him such a terrible slot on night one? 6:30pm- Paula Scanlan—Ambassador for the Independent Women's Forum and former Swimmer for the University of Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to talk about her tireless fight to protect women's sports. 6:45pm- REPLAY: Lara Trump—Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee—joins The Rich Zeoli Show and hilariously begins the conversation by saying she's sorry to hear the show had to broadcast from the DNC Convention this week. Trump also responds to Kamala Harris's unpopular “price gouging” proposal: “I have never heard something crazier. It really felt to me a little bit like she was running for class president or something and not president of the United States…just point her in the direction of the teleprompter and she'll say literally anything on there.”

What's really happening in the polls since Harris replaced Biden? Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan breaks down the race, Trump's support and Harris's debate hurdles. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Birch Gold: Text "WIRE" to 989898 for your no-cost, no-obligation information kit.

In hour 2 of The Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc starts off the hour with "The Short List". He is then joined by Brent Buchanan, a Political Analyst, GOP Pollster, and the President & Founder of Cygnal. They discuss Cori Bush's defeat and comments following her loss against Wesley Bell. He is then joined by KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman who discuss the Cardinals recent play as well as some of the most exciting moments from the Olympics. Kim hosts, "In Other News" to wrap up the hour.

In hour 1 of The Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc discusses Wesley Bell defeating Cori Bush in Missouri's congressional primary and her concession speech which turned into a "complete meltdown". Kim then hosts, "Kim on a Whim" where they discuss "fake restaurants". How do people know about authenticity at restaurants? They then discuss Rapper Nelly being arrested in Maryland Heights for ecstasy possession and not having insurance. In hour 2, Marc starts off the hour with "The Short List". He is then joined by Brent Buchanan, a Political Analyst, GOP Pollster, and the President & Founder of Cygnal. They discuss Cori Bush's defeat and comments following her loss against Wesley Bell. He is then joined by KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman who discuss the Cardinals recent play as well as some of the most exciting moments from the Olympics. Kim hosts, "In Other News" to wrap up the hour. In hour 3, Marc starts off the hour with "The Short List". He is then joined by Jim Talent, a former U.S. Senator and Chairman of the Reagan Institute's National Leadership Council. Talent discusses Cori Bush's antics following her loss to Wesley Bell, whether or not Tim Walz was Kamala Harris' first choice for Vice President, and more. He is later joined by William Trachman from The Mountain Legal Foundation. He discusses what a Kamala Harris Administration would mean for higher education in the United States. Trachman was formerly the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Dept. of Education during the Trump administration and has serious concerns about the negative impact that Kamala Harris' agenda would have on higher education policy. They wrap up the hour with "Kim on a Whim Too". In hour 4, Marc starts off the hour with "The Short List". Marc is then joined by Lauren Green from the NY Bureau My Faith Votes, a non-partisan ministry, who has launched a campaign to encourage Evangelical Christians to "Think Biblically" when heading to the polls, after their internal polling showed many Christians, in fact the majority, don't hold a biblical worldview. He is later joined by joined by Griff Jenkins, a Washington-based correspondent for FOX News Channel. Jenkins discusses the biggest differences between the approaches for both presidential campaigns.

In this segment of The Marc Cox Morning Show, Marc is joined by Brent Buchanan, a Political Analyst, GOP Pollster, and the President & Founder of Cygnal. They discuss Cori Bush's defeat and comments following her loss against Wesley Bell.

The Daily Wire has just published an exclusive poll with Cygnal which gauges where bellwether counties stand. In This episode we sit down with Cygnal's founder who breaks down the results. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.Good Ranchers: Get $100 off PLUS FREE smoked brats for a year with promo code WIRE: https://www.goodranchers.com

As the post-debate fallout continues, we bring you the latest from Cygnal polls. A historic shift in voting patterns has emerged as college educated voters are moving in Trump's direction. The same demographic in 2016 that saw him as a chaotic disruptor, now show Trump as the more stable candidate. Inflation ranked top priority amongst voters as Bidenomics proves itself an abysmal failure. Americans are beyond frustrated as everyday goods and services have skyrocketed in price. Illegal immigration is second on the list, another Biden blunder as the immigration crisis causes a whole host of downstream issues. Democrats are continuing to apply pressure and TMZ even caught Stephanopoulos saying Biden cant serve another term. To add insult to injury, the RNC's https://factcheckbiden.com exposes every lie Biden has told and Trump challenged him to another debate and a round of golf. If we can imagine a future unburdened by the past, will Kamala Harris be the Democratic nominee? Johanna Maska gives us a logistical perspective as the Democratic National Convention is nearly a month away. Featuring: Brent Buchanan Founder | Cygnal Polling https://www.cygn.al/ Johanna Maska Former White House Director of Press Advance | Obama Administration -- Available Now! Watch my documentary Front Row Joes or gift it to a friend at the links below. Front Row Joes https://frontrowjoes.movie/ Watch episode one of Front Row Joes now: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/zffpDnKocxu3-trumps-front-row-joes -- Sponsors: TAX Network USA Whether you owe $10,000 or $10 million, Tax Network USA can help you! Reach out to them today at 1-800-245-6000 or visit https://tnusa.com/SEANSPICER Gravity Defyer Your feet deserve a treat! Experience the comfort and relief yourself with Gravity Defyer shoes. Visit https://www.gravitydefyer.com/ today and use code “SPICER30” for $30 off when you spend $150 or more! -- Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the full audio show on all platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-spicer-show/id1701280578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32od2cKHBAjhMBd9XntcUd iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sean-spicer-show-120471641/ Become a VIP on The Sean Spicer Show community: https://seanspicer.locals.com. Follow The Sean Spicer Show on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanspicershow Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicershow Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanspicershow Stay in touch with Sean on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/seanmspicer Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanspicer Instagram: https://instagram.com/seanmspicer/ #politics #news #theseanspicershow #seanspicer #conservativemedia #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and Tom Bevan discuss President Biden's White House appearance in reaction  to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity and calls by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D. NY) to impeach what she called “corrupt” Supreme Court justices over their decision. Then they discuss new polls taken in the wake of Thursday's presidential debate, and the Democratic National Committee's announcement that it raised $264 million over the past three months. Tom Bevan talks to pollster Brent Buchanan of Cygnal about post-debate opinion polls in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, including new numbers on the Senate race between Republican challenger Dave McCormick and incumbent Democrat Bob Casey. Then Carl Cannon and Democratic campaign strategist Dane Strother discuss Stother's RCP column calling for President Biden to withdraw from the 2024 campaign.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Christine Hart is a Journalist, Private Investigator and Sunday Times best selling author, Christine was trained by ex MI6 officer and then ex CID officers and has worked as a Private Detective for over 35 years. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Mitch Brown is a Pollster & Director of Political Strategy at Cygnal. 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Mitchell Brown is an Army veteran with extensive experience as a linguist, intelligence collector, and reconnaissance asset. He was forward deployed in support of special operations missions in global conflict zones. After his Army career, Mitchell took a legislative role in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he began his work on policy for the Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security. Mitchell was subsequently appointed to serve as deputy White House Liaison for the Department of Labor for the Trump administration. In this role, Mitchell interacted with White House leadership, congressional staff, the business community, and Senate-confirmed leaders at the Department of Labor to support workers and industry. Mitchell was tasked with leading in lowering the unemployment rate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mitchell was later detailed to the Presidential Personnel Office at the White House, assisting in personnel management administration-wide. After leaving the White House, Mitchell worked for the Trump Victory in 2020 as the director of Pewaukee County early vote and election day operations and led a team of workers for the RNC during the 2020 runoff elections in Georgia. Mitchell then worked in government relations and public affairs, where he helped domestic and international defense and healthcare companies partner with federal and state governments. Since joining Cygnal, Mitchell has been the pollster on dozens of projects for state and federal campaigns and committees, as well as business groups and public affairs firms. Mitchell is a Defense Language Institute graduate with a bachelor's degree focusing on political science. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Former Al Jazeera producer, Baghdad bureau chief , Media Critic. Executive Producer and Editor at Al Jazeera English Television. 

Matt Whitaker is the former acting U.S. Attorney General under the Trump administration. Brent Buchanan is the president of Cygnal polling with the latest data from April.  Sean and Matt Whitaker sit down to talk about the Trump 'hush money' case. Can president Trump get a fair trial in New York? With the judge's daughter earning nearly $100M promoting Donald Trump's indictment, a voting base that swings 70% in Biden's favor and 60% of potential jurors surveyed saying Trump was guilty before the trial began, the answer is NO. Between Judge Merchan donating to Biden and his daughter's democratic business relationships, he is clearly ideologically bent to punish Trump and his supporters. Trump will most likely need to win this in the NY court of appeals. Next, Brent Buchanan shares recent polling data to determine if the Trump trial is affecting his polling numbers. With inflation and illegal immigration the biggest issue on voters minds, Brent shares how this data breaks down amongst voting subsects. Right now there are 19% 'ticked-off, diverse, working class' voters leaning towards Trump but might vote RFK Jr. in protest. Find out how Brent thinks all this will shake out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Dr Jonathan Swift discusses the launch of his new book: Covid 19: The Birth of a Killer. https://amzn.eu/d/fkorVSa GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Before his recent retirement, Dr Jonathan Swift was a Senior Lecturer in International Business & Marketing at Salford Business School, the University of Salford, Manchester. He has also taught at the Manchester Business School, on the Executive MBA programme, and has been involved in socio-linguistic pre-departure training for personnel from major companies who were to go to Latin America to take up positions there. Jonathan has written a number of books: the two most recent being Brexit KBO (2018) published by Cambridge Academic, Cambridge, and Understanding Business in the Global Economy: A Multi-Level Relationship Approach (2017) Macmillan Publishers, London. He has just completed another book entitled: The South American Pacific War: Nationalism, Nitrates, Gunboats and Guano, which deals with the war between and the Peruvian-Bolivian Alliance (1879-1884). His main research interests include foreign languages, culture, military history, and all things dealing with Latin America. He has lived and worked in a number of countries: Brazil, Colombia, Italy, and Mexico, and speaks Spanish. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Brent Buchanan is an international pollster and messaging strategist based in Washington, DC. He was recognized by the American Association of Political Consultants as a 40 Under 40 and by Campaigns & Elections as a Rising Star, has served in multiple polling, communication, and strategy roles for governors, presidents, legislative leaders, and major corporations. Brent is founder and president of Cygnal, an award-winning polling, public opinion, and predictive analytics firm also based in Washington, DC, whose clients include Fortune Global 500 companies, heads of state, U.S. senators, congressmen, dozens of state legislative caucuses, and trade associations. The company is recognized by Inc. 5000 as the fastest growing private research company in the U.S. and in the top third of growth for all private American companies. Cygnal conducted more than 800 surveys in 2020 and is on track to develop, field, and analyze more than 1400 surveys in 2022 in U.S. and foreign countries. He helped create Cygnal's proprietary Emotive Analysis which quantitatively analyzes voter emotions, allowing campaigns to bypass the logical brain and tap directly into the heart of what voters are feeling, not just thinking. Brent does not have any free time because his most important priority is his wife of 13 years and five children ranging from age 12 to age 5.

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: KATHARINE CORNELL GORKA formally served as Director for Civil Society at The Heritage Foundation. Prior to that she worked as a presidential appointee in the Office of Policy at the Department of Homeland Security, where she focused on strategies for prevention of terrorism and targeted violence. She was President of Threat Knowledge Group from 2014 to 2017, providing expertise and training on irregular warfare and terrorism to the FBI, US Army Special Forces, Marine Corps, and law enforcement. From 2009 to 2014 she was the executive director of the Westminster Institute, which conducted research and education on threats posed by extremist ideologies. She co-edited the volume, Fighting the Ideological War: Winning Strategies from Communism to Islamism. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Mitch Brown is a Pollster & Director of Political Strategy at Cygnal.     

The presidential rematch is set. Who has the advantage as we enter the 2024 general election? Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan offers insights and data. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

Thanks to Mitchell Brown, Political Director of Cygnal Polling company. We talk 2024 polls as of 2/20/2024 and more discussed on Alex Garrett Podcast Network can be found here: https://www.cygn.al/wp-content...

Thanks to Mitchell Brown, Political Director of Cygnal Polling company. We talk 2024 polls as of 2/20/2024 and more discussed on Alex Garrett Podcast Network can be found here: https://www.cygn.al/wp-content...

Political Stability: Iowa Remains Solidly Republican The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows a majority of Iowans believe our country is headed in the wrong direction. More than two-thirds (68.2%) of those surveyed believe the United States is off on the wrong track, including an overwhelming majority of Republicans (92%) and Independents (72%). President Joe Biden was similarly unpopular, with a substantial majority of Iowans (64.7%) holding an unfavorable opinion of the president. Looking ahead to the 2024 presidential election, a potential rematch of the 2020 race showed Donald Trump (49.2%) was preferred over Joe Biden (40.0%). Similarly, the generic Republican candidate (49.9%) holds a lead over the generic Democratic candidate (37.6%) in this year's Congressional contests. Issue Questions: Taxes and Constitutional Protections While the political landscape is a key focus, the ITR Foundation Poll also offers valuable insights into Iowans' expectations on various issues. One topic that consistently resonates with respondents is taxes, which further solidifies Iowa's Republican identity. Demand for Tax Protections: The Iowans' ire towards taxes is apparent, and they overwhelmingly support implementing constitutional protections against future tax increases. This episode analyzes these numbers, assures listeners that these findings unequivocally demonstrate Iowans' desires. Their tax burdens have become a defining point for Iowa citizens, and they want their state legislators to pick up the proposals and champion their cause. Support for Tax Reductions: Delving into the tax-related issue questions, it becomes evident that Iowans harbor strong support for tax reduction initiatives. According to the ITR Foundation Poll, reducing property and income tax burdens are particularly important to voters. Their stance aligns perfectly with the actions taken by the state legislature and the governor, who continue to champion tax cuts that align with Iowans' desires. Supermajority Voting and the Income Tax Amendment: Lending further weight to Iowans' demand for lower taxes, strong support was evident for the legislature's resolution to allow Iowans to vote on the introduction of a supermajority. Additionally, the implementation of an income tax amendment, essentially progressing towards a flat tax, garnered resounding enthusiasm. The ITR Foundation poll results reinforce the sentiment that Iowans want lower tax burdens and demand constitutional safeguards for their tax policies. The overwhelming support for the two-thirds supermajority requirement to raise taxes and the growing interest in a flat tax system present a clear call to action for the Iowa legislature. It is evident that Iowans are ready for change and in favor of innovative solutions to address their tax concerns. For further insights, access the ITR Foundation poll at itrfoundation.org or taxrelief.org.

“Democrats are in a hole,” that's according to Cygnal pollster Brent Buchanan. But he also warns polling will change. We discuss all the factors affecting presidential polling in the months leading up to the November election. Get the facts first on Morning Wire.

Today we welcome to the program Chris Lane, Director for  Cygnal. Cygnal is known for their work in polling, analytics and targeting. We discuss Lane's journey to polling, election analytics, the 2024 presidential election and more.This episode was recorded 12/05/2023

SEASON 2 EPISODE 71: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: We are so goddamned afraid of OFFENDING somebody by DEFENDING democracy. The Minnesota State Supreme Court, whose Chief Justice is a pioneer and the daughter of a pioneer (the first African-American football coach at a predominantly white college in modern times) managed to find a way to NOT rule for OR against the bid to disqualify Trump from the ballot there via the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment IS self-executing. You ARE presumed guilty until you are proven innocent. It was designed by Americans who had survived the Civil War and didn't want us to have to go through that. If there are extenuating circumstances, there's an override mechanism: Congress can vote by 2/3 to waive application of the clause. Otherwise - you're out. Yet the Minnesota court has chosen the escape route, the way to shirk responsibility for fear of blowback or appeal or who knows what. Everybody placed in the position in which they can risk a little to defend freedom and the constitution rather than waiting until freedom and the constitution are DEAD and millions have to risk everything to restore them, seems to want to get out of it. Kristen Welker got out of it last night. That buffoon Vivek Ramaswamy, so loathsome that even Nikki Haley called him "scum" during the debate, pointed at Welker and demanded that she explain NBC's coverage of the Trump-Russia conspiracy. "Was that real or was that Hilary Clinton made-up misinformation." And instead of realizing he had just gifted her the chance to DO something for democracy - to speak to an audience consuming its first "mainstream media" in a decade and tell them the truth, whether they accepted it or not - she just smiled moronically at him.  There's an extraordinary French film, La Regle du Jeu, The Rules Of The Game. It premiered on July 7th, 1939…354 days before France fell to the Nazis. It was written and directed by Jean Renoir and in it he plays the hero's buddy Octave and at one point Octave says something about the corruption and lack of morals and just plain lack of effort to stand up for what's right, and it's a quote that has come to symbolize the France that folded like a card table to the Hitler onslaught and the Vichy France full of more collaborators than the Germans believed possible. “You see, in this world, there is one awful thing,” Octave says, seemingly fighting back, and then gives up with a shrug, “and that is… that everyone has his REASONS.” We may be the 21st Century version of Pre-Hitler France. We all have our reasons to just shrug, or smile idiotically at hallucinating psychopaths who seem to believe more in (and are willing to fight more for) their delusions than we do about our reality. B-Block (24:42) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: Lauren Boebert discovers that being in Congress means if it's a spending bill you have to talk about spending in the bill, courtesy Professor Steny Hoyer. I'm sure she'll eventually get a grip on it. For a day, Twitter's "NY Times Pitchbot" predicted it and finally Nate Cohn did it: the story explaining why Tuesday's Democratic ass-kicking of MAGA was bad news for Joe Biden. And remember Cygnal? The right wing pollster I praised here yesterday for reporting, though it defied their side's narrative, that Biden's "image" had jumped five points in just one month and voters ranking inflation as the key issue had dropped six points in just two months? They've responded by attacking me. For...quoting their press release hyping their own poll. When you are strangled by slavery to your own ideology... C-Block (34:00) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is moving to Florida to be closer to his partner Lauren Sanchez. And as I've mentioned before, I used to work with her and she has now achieved her life goal. Just as I used to work with the guy who would eventually try to blackmail David Letterman and yeah, I think that might've been HIS life goal too.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEASON 2 EPISODE 70: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) ELECTION SCOREBOARD: Democrats and democracy kick MAGA's ass: another Trump off-year disaster as Republicans not only don't flip the Virginia Senate, they've lost the Virginia House! Deep discounts on "PRESIDENT YOUNGKIN 2024" Red Vests! In Ohio, it's a landslide as Issue 1 wins by 57-43 and puts Abortion Rights INTO the Ohio Constitution. And Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear goes from winning by 4000 votes four years ago, to winning by five points last night. Plus there are expansions of Democratic control in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It's another state-level disaster for Trump's GOP and what's the response of the CNN political director who whored himself out to get Trump live from that disastrous Kaitlan Collins Town Hall? David Chalian says "It's not the Democratic BRAND that's in trouble here, it's Joe Biden that's in trouble here." Actually that's not true either - and CNN should fire this idiot Chalian ASAP because it's CNN that's in trouble here. (9:43) SPECIAL COMMENT: Trump managed to combine stochastic terrorism and his Dementia J. Trump/Elmer J. Fudd split personality in one post, insisting someone “must stop” people who don't realize he's worth billions more even than he claims. America's leading Parking Lot Legal Scholar Alina Habba insists they'll be filing for a mistrial because they didn't let Trump talk enough in court (oh, they let him talk enough in court). The good news is, Judge Chutkan shut them down on the latest delaying tactic. They wanted three more months for pre-trial motions; she told them she'll give them two weeks and they'll like it. And as more details emerge of Trump's plan for a military dictatorship, Jeff Clark, the mediocre little man who might be the Attorney General who oversees the transition of the DOJ into the Ministry of Vengeance will finally have to face having his law license suspended.   While most reporting stays focused on Sunday's New York Times Biden poll crater, there's a new CNN poll that's a little better. And everybody ignores the work of a private, right-leaning pollster called Cygnal with eye-opening good news for President Biden. Not only has his net approval/disapproval improved a whopping five points in ONE MONTH but the issue seen as sinking Biden – inflation – is beginning to shrink its dominance. A year ago 42% said inflation was the key topic. Two months ago it was still 37%. Now it's down to 31%. The less it is decisive, the more it points to Biden's reelection.   Still, Politico reports that after three months the Biden campaign has the results of its almost exclusively positive, issue-focused, non-Trump advertising: It's failed. Completely. The campaign is being urged to re-focus on Trump but remains reluctant, still convinced that Trump will be torn down enough by his Republican challengers (if it doesn't happen at tonight's debate, it won't). And more over, the question has to be raised: if you ARE selling Joe Biden's Greatest Accomplishments, isn't the first thing on that list, the fact that HE beat Trump? Wasn't the most vivid, youthful, meaningful moment of his presidency his Defense-Of-Democracy speech in Philadelphia last year? Isn't the greatest image of Biden, “Dark Brandon?”   Joe? You beat him. You're the only one who has. We need you to do it again. And we need you to TELL US THAT. Not only WHY he and the evil he personifies and spreads MUST be defeated, but, bluntly, that you did it before and you will do it again: that you are the man to… beat the ever-loving shit out of him. B-BLOCK (30:49) IN SPORTS: Now begins the blowback. Wisconsin says goodbye and good riddance to no-longer-beloved-son Craig Counsell. The President of Mexico knows who the next manager of the Padres should be. And that drying up of the nourishing milk of ever-increasing TV fees for baseball? It just spread to basketball and hockey, where right now 26 teams are making $0 for telecasts during the 2024-25 season. (35:57) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The Washington Post followed up on its Trump Dictatorship piece with more good analysis and a Bothsidesist headline that would've looked stupid even above a travel story. There's yet ANOTHER scandal for new 5th String Speaker Mike Johnson. And yesterday he was excoriating Rep. Tlaib for hate and prejudice. A month ago he was promising to turn Gaza into a parking lot. It isn't which side you're on – it's that violence and destruction are fine as long as you're MAGA. C-BLOCK (41:24) THINGS I PROMISED NOT TO TELL: The New York City Marathon ended Sunday night. I swear, there are people walking the streets of my Fun City, still wearing their gold medals indicating they ran the damn thing. It flashes me back to the days when the Marathon had to beg for me to do a preview for CNN, and to the nightmares I still have of anchoring the Los Angeles Marathon… on RADIO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Chris Lane is the Director of Client Strategy and Pollster at Cygnal where he works as a political strategist and data scientist who leverages technology and analytics to drive electoral outcomes. Throughout his career, Chris has made significant contributions to several high-profile political campaigns, helping candidates connect with voters and craft effective messaging strategies by identifying key demographics, understanding voter behavior, and optimizing campaign resources for maximum impact. Outside of his work, Chris actively participates in industry conferences and academic forums, where he shares his expertise and fosters collaboration among fellow professionals. He is also passionate about mentoring aspiring data scientists and political strategists, helping them develop the skills necessary to make an impact in the ever-evolving landscape of political campaigns.   Today, Chris and I delve into the factors contributing to a political candidate's success, emphasizing the significance of female representation in political decision-making processes. Chris sheds light on the pivotal role of polling in understanding the perspectives of women voters. We discuss emerging trends and emphasize the importance of reliable polls in deciphering the preferences of women voters in the 2024 election. Chris highlights the heightened focus on women's issues in the 2020 election, and what mobilizes more women to participate in the electoral process. He underscores the communication challenges surrounding inflation during the 2022 election, and the difficulty candidates face in establishing an emotional connection with voters. We also discuss the abortion issue and identify how it might affect several closely contested elections where Republicans have faced difficulties securing victory.   “When you're in a position to help people get elected, think about the difference between what is popular and what is actually going to move folks because oftentimes there's a huge, huge difference between those two things.” - Chris Lane   This week on Political Contessa:   Why candidates need to make an emotional connection with voters The value of effective messaging How candidates can navigate political rhetoric in heated elections The issues voters care most about in the 2024 election How important gun control is to voters What the 2020 election can tell us about the 2024 election Why Republicans have an opportunity to take back the Senate How to put the results of polling in perspective     Connect with Chris Lane:   Cygnal Website Cygnal on LinkedIn Chris Lane on LinkedIn     Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts   Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you've ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you're ready to enter the political arena.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following political analysis is from Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) Senior Political Analyst Jim Ellis.  BIPAC is an independent, bipartisan organization.  It is provided solely as a membership benefit to the organization's 200-plus member companies and trade associations.  The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of any particular member or organization.

In this episode of The Sales Compensation Show, TSCS host, Justin Lane, speaks with Donya Rose to discuss how to map out a Sales Compensation plan for employees of an organization and its role in enabling the morals of sales representatives.

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows support for conservative candidates and incumbents remains strong, while the economy continues to be top of mind for Iowa voters. Listen to Chris Hagenow, Victoria Sinclair and John Hendrickson discuss the results. As election day draws near, the political environment for Republicans in Iowa remains strong. In every iteration of the ITR Foundation Poll this year, both Governor Kim Reynolds (+19) and Senator Chuck Grassley (+11) have held double-digit leads over their Democrat opponents. The race for Iowa Attorney General remains a toss-up. The last three ITR Foundation polls have indicated a statistical dead heat between Democrat incumbent Tom Miller and Republican challenger Brenna Bird. When asked which issue was most important in deciding who to vote for, more Iowans (32.3%) chose inflation and the cost of living as their top priority than any other policy matter. Read the full ITR Foundation Poll results here: https://taxrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ITR-Foundation-Poll-October-31-2022.pdf

The most recent Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows Governor Kim Reynolds is growing more popular while President Joe Biden remains unpopular. Iowans support a wide range of conservative candidates and policy measures, including spending limits on local governments to control property taxes. The ITR Foundation Poll shows tremendous support for conservative candidates up and down the ballot. The Generic Ballot tested at +17 for the GOP, indicating the strongest political environment for Republicans than the state has seen for decades. The previous ITR Foundation poll from July was fielded shortly after the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs. Since that poll, the electorate in Iowa has shifted to the right and are prepared to emphatically re-elect conservative leadership. Iowa voters are clearly focused on the fallout from the Biden economy, with inflation and the cost of living being the top issue deciding voter preference. Get the complete ITR Foundation Poll results here: https://itrfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ITR-Foundation-Poll-October-2022.pdf

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Sam Leach, Cygnal's sampling director, who shares his insights on the data obtained from our post-Dobbs decision national survey. The conversation touches on how the abortion issue in general, and the Dobbs case in particular, may affect the outcome of the midterms in November.

Chris is all alone today. Left all by himself to discuss the latest installment of the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation Poll. The most recent ITR Poll, conducted by Cygnal, shows Governor Kim Reynolds is very popular, President Biden is not, and it looks like Republicans could perform well in the November elections. Governor Reynolds was the most popular person tested and holds a wide 14.4 point lead on the gubernatorial ballot over Democrat nominee Deidre DeJear. The popularity of Governor Reynolds is in stark contrast to that of President Biden, who is deeply unpopular with Iowa voters. By a 2 to 1 margin, Iowa voters disapprove of the President's job performance. Donald Trump would win a hypothetical rematch with Joe Biden by 11 points, up from his 8-point win in 2020. Read more about the ITR Foundation Poll here: https://taxrelief.org/poll-iowans-like-governor-reynolds-as-bidens-support-slides/ You can also find the complete polling memo here: https://taxrelief.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/ITR-Foundation-July-2022-poll-toplines.pdf

We're back at full strength this week, well sort of. Buzz has recovered from covid, while Jason now has it. Ugh. But there was plenty of politics to talk about, and Scot dropped a new wrinkle into a famous bit of Braves history. You've got to watch until the end to get that juicy morsel. Topics tonight included: - A new poll from Cygnal suggests Governor Brian Kemp has astounding levels of support from minority voters. - This and other polls, lead us to believe that Quinnipiac poll showing the Governor's race tied was an outlier. - Senator Warnock however, is likely benefitting from GOP ticket-splitting. - Georgia's heartbeat abortion goes into effect as the 11th Circuit rules in Georgia's favor. - A proposed new logo for a Cobb County elementary school looks like something Hitler would approve of. - In the ever-expanding Fulton County election interference probe: Rudy G is ordered to testify, Lindsey Graham agrees to testify, Jody Hice is still fighting his subpoena, and all 16 of Georgia's “fake” GOP electors have been notified they are targets. - We wonder just how seriously DA Fani Willis is taking all this. Herschel Walker seems to be sharpening his campaign rhetoric, while the - press asks him how he'd vote on the bill codifying same-sex marriage. - On this date in history, Scot's next-door neighbor almost burned down Fulton County Stadium. Be sure to subscribe to the Peach Pundit Podcast on Apple Podcasts (bit.ly/PeachPunditPod), Spotify (bit.ly/PeachPunditSpotify), and Patreon (www.patreon.com/peachpundit). Thank you to our growing group of Patreons!

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris is joined by Cygnal's President and Founder, pollster Brent Buchanan, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling and Innovation. Together, they share key insights concerning Cygnal's June National Survey and discuss how the electoral environment is taking shape as we continue to come closer to election day in November.

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, discover our May National Voter Trends Panel with our Director of Client Strategy, Chris Lane, and Director of Sampling & Innovation, Noah Wyhof-Rudnick. Together, they reveal brand new Cygnal data and how the electoral environment is taking shape as midterm season is upon us. How are current political events impacting voters? Listen now!

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent are joined by Dr. Frederick Barber, President of Response: AI, a full service and self-service market research firm which is a current partner of Cygnal's. Together, they take a close look into Ad Testing–its advantages over other research methods such as Focus Groups, and its differences from standard polling.

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Cygnal's John Rogers, Director of Client Strategy, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling & Innovation, share their insights from Cygnal's April National Poll. Together, they dive deep into the most important trends concerning this recently conducted survey, and how those are shaping up the current electoral environment. Listen now and discover what key shifts changed from March!

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Cygnal's Brock McCleary, VP of Polling, and Noah Wyhof-Rudnick, Director of Sampling & Innovation, share their insights from Cygnal's March National Poll. Together, they dive deep into the most important trends concerning this recently conducted survey, and how those are shaping up the current electoral environment.

U.S. Senate candidates Mike Durant and Katie Britt.   Cygnal pollster John Rogers

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent share their table with Cygnal's analyst and data scientist James Shirley, together with Tab Berg, a consultant based in California and Founder/President of TABCommunications, Inc. Jointly, they dive deep into Predictive Analytics – what is it, how does it work, in which cases is it more useful than standard poling, and how we can expect it to develop in the near future.

On this episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and Chris are joined by Cygnal's experienced pollster and VP Brock McCleary to discuss the upcoming elections and touching on some major issues, including the current political environment (which is favorable towards Republicans), consequences of COVID policies, and shifting demographic trends.

Founder and President of Cygnal, Brent Buchanan joined RSLC's latest episode of "It's Bigger Than You Think" to talk through the recent battleground state polling we partnered on that's an early indicator of the issues and messaging Republicans will be focusing on ahead of the midterms.

On this first Pulse Pod episode of 2022, Chris and Brent premiere the new podcast's round table format. This time, they are joined by Chris Lane and John Rogers, two Cygnal team pollsters. They discuss the current general election macro environment, inflation concerns, and key demographics of voters moving into midterm season.

On this week's episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent share a preview for next year, as the current format of the podcast is being updated, moving from its usual intro + interview structure to a new style that will include some round table discussions and the sharing of very unique data collected by Cygnal's own DIT. Also, Cygnal's data scientist Noah Rudnick talks in detail about the mentioned District and Issue Tracker, commenting on some very insightful facts that was collected from around 6,000 respondents.

On this week's episode of the Cygnal Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the burst of optimism among Republicans stemming from the Virginia race. Yet, the two reiterate the importance of how different federal elections are from smaller campaigns that focus on local issues. Simplistic messaging stood out as the winning strategy in Youngkin's victory. On another note, an original process of daily tracking developed by the Cygnal team has resulted in very accurate results in comparison with the traditional multi-mode poll.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 36) is Matt Gould. Matt Gould is a New Jersey based political operative with more than 10 years of legislative election experience. He has served as the executive director of the New Jersey Assembly Republican leadership PAC, Assembly Republican Victory, since 2017. In 2021 the caucus had the largest single cycle pick-ups in 30 years, gaining 6 seats. In the last two cycles the caucus has flipped a total of 8 seats. Matt lives in Manahawkin, NJ with his wife Katie, three sons, Teague, Dan and Jack, and bassett hound Millard Fillmore.

On this episode we speak with Brent Buchanan who is the CEO & Founder of Cygnal, which provide spolling, market research, and predictive analytics services to campaigns, corporations, and trade association. He's also an investor in campaign tech startups. We discuss the innovations Brent is leading in polling and insights he has as an investor. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology. Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn more. 

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined in studio by Kevin McCarthy of the Arizona Tax Research Association (ATRA). Later in the show, Brent Buchanan gives us an update on the Virginia governor's election.Kevin McCarthy has served ATRA since 1986. A recognized expert in the public finance and taxation field, Kevin has extensive experience representing taxpayers before policy makers at the state and local level. He has been appointed to and served on numerous legislative and executive committees. He currently serves on the Arizona State Retirement System Board and the Property Tax Oversight Commission.Brent Buchanan is CEO & Founder of Cygnal, an innovation-driven public opinion polling and predictive analytics firm. He started the company in 2007 as a regional general consulting firm but transitioned the organization in 2017 to focus fully on solving the problems with political polling and the insights industry. It worked! The New York Times recognized Cygnal as the most accurate private polling firm in the nation in the 2018 election cycle, and FiveThirtyEight ranked them the most accurate Republican pollster. The firm has served as pollster on presidential, US Senate, gubernatorial, congressional, state legislative, and local races. Brent doesn't know what free time is, because his most important priority is his wife of 12 years and five children age 11 and under.CONNECT WITH USTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholesShow notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the brand new DIT subscription service. This exciting tool developed by Cygnal's data science team is designed to help campaigns at every level understand their districts, their voters, and their issues better, providing consistent real time data concerning the most important topics among a certain community. The District Issue Tracker is the best way to get a snapshot of what's going on in a legislative or congressional district without spending thousands of dollars in polls.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 28) is Tim Murtaugh. Tim's career encompasses serving as Communications Director for the most-watched political campaign in world history – the Trump 2020 campaign – plus, a body of impressive work on statewide campaigns, congressional races, and in senior leadership positions at national political committees. He has overseen public relations strategies in states from Hawaii to Maine and has led successful targeted advocacy efforts for individuals, organizations, and legislative proposals using all available avenues: publications, press events/releases, media appearances, paid television, radio advertisements, social media, direct mail, and internet videos. In short, if there is a message to be delivered to an audience, he knows how to craft it, send it, and direct it.

On this week's episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and John Rogers, one of Cygnal's Directors of Client Strategy, talk about “Coming out of COVID” and the impact it is going to have on politics. They discuss a recent Cygnal poll showing the consequences of politicians violating their own restrictions. This poll revealed that Governor Whitmer's image has gone down several points after going into a bar with another 12 people and also flying to Florida while asking Michiganders to stay home - It seems that the thing voters hate the most is hypocrisy.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 27) is Lenny McAllister a talented media personality, public speaker, writer, author, and rising leader that has “… a mission to make positive changes to the status quo within politics, societal matters, and other issues that hamper our American way of life …”Lenny is a “rising star” among the Republican grassroots, political insiders, the commentary community, and much of Black America, primarily for having an uncommon passion for urban constituents and conservative compatriots alike. He continues to be featured on leading regional, national, and international cable news programs offering an insightful look into modern conservative thought. Since 2014, Lenny has been featured as both a host and contributor to outlets including the iconic Newsradio 1020 KDKA (Pittsburgh), Sun News Network (Canada), WQED Pittsburgh, National Public Radio, and the Pittsburgh Cable News Network.“The McAllister Minute,” a regular feature of the American Urban Radio Network, runs 2 weeks a month on hundreds of stations nationwide where Lenny extols conservative values and perspectives to mostly progressive audiences.

On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the results of our latest national poll for a look into the 22 cycle and what it holds for candidates and campaigns. As the COVID pandemic starts to fade into the background, new trends in the data are beginning to emerge. Brent breaks it all down for us at the top of the episode.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 26) is Phillip Stutts, best-selling author and host of the “Undefeated Marketing”podcast. Phillip Stutts comes from the cutthroat world of political and corporate marketing and has been described as a “marketing maverick reshaping business success using the secret formula that gets presidents elected”. Contributing to 1,407 election victories, including three U.S. Presidential victories and working with multiple Fortune 200 companies, Phillip plays the game of political and corporate marketing on the highest level, battling it out with fierce competition, multi-billion-dollar budgets, and a win or die mentality. Phillip is founder and CEO of Win BIG Media and Founder/Executive Chairman of Go BIG Media. He has spoken in front of 50 million+ people in his career and made more than 350 national media appearances including ESPN, CBS, FOX BUSINESS, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, and CNN.

On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris Kratzer talks with Jeff Lewis, another one of our newest Directors of Client Strategy. Jeff describes the interesting path that led him to politics, a path that he never really expected to take, and how despite leaving politics a few times, he just keeps coming back. We are thrilled his path has led him to Cygnal.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 25) is Willis Jones, founder of Capitol City Research and former Director of Constituent Services for Lt. Governor Peter Kinder. Prior to founding CCR, he served as research director for The Barklage Company, a Missouri-based political consulting firm. Willis has been involved in political research for campaigns, committees, and caucuses since 1996, and his vast experience earned him a spot on the Missouri Times 2019 Political Playmakers list. He is also a member of MENSA and the pastor for Crossroads Baptist Church

On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Brent and Chris Lane, one of our newest Directors of Client Strategy, discuss Chris' early political experiences in Massachusetts and his later collaborations in some remarkable campaigns, including Scott Brown for US senate and Charlie Baker's run for Governor for the second time. Chris shares some great advice for candidates running in particularly tough districts.Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 24) is Sean Walsh, a public affairs operative with leadership positions on dozens of candidate and issue campaigns in Colorado. His expertise includes community outreach strategies, local government lobbying, message development, coalition-building, grassroots organizing, and fundraising.

On this week’s episode of the Pulse Pod, Chris and Brent discuss the key takeaways from a recent Cygnal poll of likely voters in Florida. They overwhelmingly approve of Governor DeSantis’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine distribution and they do not trust the media to report it fairly. Also – Floridians love Publix. Who doesn’t?Our guest this week on the Cygnal Pulse Pod (Ep. 23) is Fount Holland. To put it simply, Fount Holland is a fighter who knows how to win. As Oklahoma’s preeminent political strategist, he has worked with more than 100 current officeholders at the local, statewide and federal levels. He also represents clients across the United States who call on him for his expertise in political direct mail.

Victoria Waddail is Senior Director of Research and Analysis at Cygnal, LLC. She joined the firm following its acquisition of Harper Polling in 2020. Victoria joined Harper Polling before the 2014 cycle. In her current role, Victoria provides expert guidance to clients in survey instrument design, leads the writing and presentation of analysis, and assists in strategic advisory for the firm's wide array of political and public affairs clients. Over her career, Victoria has worked on hundreds of surveys for members of Congress, state legislative caucuses, corporations, public policy groups and trade associations, and party organizations.   She gained experience at the DC-based public opinion research firm Public Opinion Strategies, and studied the principles and methods of public policy analysis from prominent policymakers as a Summer Institute Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Victoria is a RIVA-trained focus group Moderator. Victoria also spent five years as a contract lobbyist in Pennsylvania with clients spanning a variety of fields including pharmaceuticals, broadband expansion, and criminal justice reform. Victoria is a 2016 graduate of the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series, a professional leadership program designed to train women to be more effective leaders in government, business, and the community. She is a board member of the Junior League of York. She graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Washington and Lee University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Mathematics and is President of the University's Keystone Alumni Chapter. Originally from Towson, MD, Victoria now lives in York, PA with her husband Chris and son Theodore. Help us grow! Leave us a rating and review - it's the best way to bring new listeners to the show. Don't forget to subscribe! Have a suggestion, or want to chat with Jim? Email him at Jim@ThePoliticalLife.net  Follow The Political Life on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter for weekly updates.

In a world where trust is a commodity on the decline, is it a surprisethat even poll results are questionable? Well, as Brent Buchanan, thebrilliant CEO & Founder of Cygnal and one of the trustworthy leaders inpolling, reveals in this interview, it is critically important to obtaina true representative sample of the people if you want to obtainreliable data. Brent discusses the multiple channel polling strategydeployed by Cygnal to assure a quality and believable poll. In short,if you want bad results, just call landlines and cell phones! Or askthe wrong questions with intentional bias in mind before you even startthe poll.You'll also hear Brent discuss a key issue regarding mail-in voting: theproblem isn't mail-in voting; the disaster ahead is the lack ofpreparation for the volume of mail-in votes that might be coming. Brentalso shares a few surprises he's thought of for the November season!To stay in touch and up to date on the battle for values, rights, andvoting integrity, visit truethevote.org.