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As the New York Post reported this week, Americans overwhelmingly support renewing the Trump Tax Cuts.  https://nypost.com/2025/05/05/us-news/more-than-8-in-10-voters-support-keeping-trumps-2017-tax-cuts-poll/  The poll—conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for Americans for Prosperity had a sample of 1000 likely voters and loudly demonstrates that Americans have no appetite to raise taxes. A full 68% of respondents report that their taxes are already too high and 80% say now is a bad time for a tax hike. There is also broad cross-partisan support (84%) for keeping the current tax rates in place, with 95% of Republicans, 79% of independents, and 74% of Democrats in agreement.  Here's release with more info on the poll:  https://americansforprosperity.org/featured/fresh-polling-shows-americans-eager-to-renew-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act/  Kent Strang is the Managing Director of Americans for Prosperity. Backup Phone:  224-500-9194   Bio: Kent Strang is Managing Director for Americans for Prosperity.  Kent oversees AFP's federal strategies and manages a team focused on policy reforms that empower citizens to pursue their American Dream. Recently he spearheaded the launch of AFP's national “Bidenomics” and “Prosperity is Possible” campaigns. He has been with AFP for over a decade serving in various grassroots roles at the federal and states level that have contributed to political and policy victories across the nation. 

On this WPN Call #398, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Glen Bolger, a partner and co‑founder of Public Opinion Strategies, a national political and public affairs survey research firm whose clients include leading political figures, Fortune 500 companies, and major associations. He shares some encouraging exit polling from the 2024 presidential election as it relates to the issue of transgenderism.      Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Adam Schindler to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NEIL PARROTT - Republican running for MD-6  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/neilparrott WEBSITE: www.neilparrott.org April McClain-Delaney (Democrat), Neil Parrott (Republican), and Moshe Landman (Green Party) are running in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 5, 2024. Maryland's 6th congressional district comprises all of Garrett, Allegany, Frederick, and Washington counties as well as a portion of Montgomery County. David Trone is its current representative New Poll by Public Opinion Strategies shows Md Congressional District 6 is as tight as it can be. Poll was completed August 6-11, 2024 and shows Parrott at 40% of the vote and April Delaney at 42%.  13% are undecided but are favorable to a Republican candidate. Poll also shows Parrott has advantage among most interested voters, leading at 45% to 42%.  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NEIL PARROTT - Republican running for MD-6  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/neilparrott WEBSITE: www.neilparrott.org April McClain-Delaney (Democrat), Neil Parrott (Republican), and Moshe Landman (Green Party) are running in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 5, 2024. Maryland's 6th congressional district comprises all of Garrett, Allegany, Frederick, and Washington counties as well as a portion of Montgomery County. David Trone is its current representative New Poll by Public Opinion Strategies shows Md Congressional District 6 is as tight as it can be. Poll was completed August 6-11, 2024 and shows Parrott at 40% of the vote and April Delaney at 42%.  13% are undecided but are favorable to a Republican candidate. Poll also shows Parrott has advantage among most interested voters, leading at 45% to 42%.  JD Vance accused of ‘crime against humanity' over quip at famed Philly cheesesteak joint WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JULIO ROSAS  - National Correspondent at the Blaze on Chicago protests  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/Julio_Rosas11 Author: "Fiery But Mostly Peaceful" https://www.amazon.com/Fiery-But-Mostly-Peaceful-Gaslighting/dp/1956007024 Phil Donahue, Legendary Daytime Talk Show Host, Dies at 88 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent survey results cast a grave shadow over President Joe Biden's hopes for a second term. Last week, a damning poll conducted by Hart Research, Public Opinion Strategies and NBC News was announced, and the results are far from favorable for our current leader. A shocking 75% of voters polled perceive the nation is spiraling out of control and heading in the wrong direction under Biden's leadership. To put this into historical context, this notorious percentage rivaled the all-time peak of 70% witnessed at the end of George W. Bush's term back in 2008. No administration is immune to criticism, and Obama's tenure also had its fair share of controversies that birthed a comparable ratio of 65%. However, these concerns seem unprecedented with the incessant heightening of political unrest under Biden's watch. One cannot fail to note that these statistics vividly highlight the ongoing skepticism around his administration's strategy and its impact on our beloved nation's course. This survey further illuminates the declining trust for Biden in crucial swing states. Among seven swing states, it is worth noting that six are leaning toward Trump, with Wisconsin included. The trust in the Democratic camp seems to be dwindling not just among the neutral voters but noticeably within the heartlands that were long considered Democratic strongholds. An eye-catching revelation from the survey is about the paradigm shift of non-white voters. Traditionally considered the bedrock of Democratic support, these voters appear to be exploring their political options and increasingly side with the Republican Party. Over the past four years, a staggering shift of approximately 40 points in favor of the GOP has occurred, highlighting a change in sentiments among this demographic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/30/2024): 3:05pm- On Monday, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik informed student protesters on campus that the school would not divest from Israel and demanded demonstrators remove their encampments from campus by 2pm. However, they refused to leave and later that night a group of students broke into Hamilton Hall, barricading themselves in the building. 3:10pm- Speaking with the press from outside of a New York City court on Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump referred to the ongoing anti-Israel protests on college campuses as “the Biden protests.” He condemned the protests as “horrible” and “all caused” by President Joe Biden. 3:20pm- Harris Poll Chairman Mark Penn said that according to data he has gathered, the more President Joe Biden caters to anti-Israel protesters the further his approval ratings fall—which is especially problematic with the election around the corner. 3:40pm- Listeners call-in and express their concerns over the anti-Israel protests on college campuses. 4:05pm- Harmeet Dhillon—Founder of The Dhillon Law Group & The Center for American Liberty—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss news that Judge Juan M. Merchan has fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a court issued gag order. Judge Merchan emphasized that continued violations could result in Trump being sent to jail. Does the scope of the gag order infringe upon Trump's constitutional right to free speech? The Centers for American Liberty “defends the free speech rights and civil liberties of Americans left behind by the Civil Rights establishment.” You can learn more here: https://libertycenter.org 4:30pm- Steven Rhodes of NJ.com writes: “New Jersey on Tuesday opened the door to more offshore wind development—although no wind turbines currently spin off the state's coast.” https://www.nj.com/atlantic/2024/04/bring-more-offshore-wind-farms-to-nj-state-says-despite-a-rocky-road-so-far.html 4:55pm- Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi both claim to be farmers in order to avoid paying taxes. 5:00pm- Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem—Partner at Americans for Prosperity—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a new poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Americans for Prosperity which indicates that a whopping 57% of Americans believe that border reform legislation is of the utmost importance. 5:20pm- Rich yells at Matt and Henry for not paying attention to the show—choosing to debate whether or not LeBron James could be coming to the Sixers. Plus, Rich finally learns how to use the dump button after a quick (and painful) tutorial! And a particularly delusional student protester at Columbia University criticized the school for not providing food to a group of students that broke into a university building, barricading themselves inside. 5:40pm- On Monday, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik informed student protesters on campus that the school would not divest from Israel and demanded demonstrators remove their encampments from campus by 2pm. However, they refused to leave and later that night a group of students broke into Hamilton Hall, barricading themselves in the building. Meanwhile, at the University of Washington, there are reports that Jewish students have been spat upon and are being told to “go back to the gas chamber.” Why won't the Biden Administration more vociferously condemn these actions? 6:05pm- Attorney Linda Kerns joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a U.S 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals panel which rejected a petition from the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania regarding the validity of improperly dated or undated mail-in ballots. Consequently, voters will be required to properly date their ballots in order for their vote to count. This is a major win for election integrity in Pennsylvania. You can learn more about Kerns and election integrity at: www.lindakernslaw.com. 6:20pm- Does President Joe Biden now have a “designated walker”? 6:30pm- CNN spoke with a group of women from North Carolina—all of whom claim to be undecided about which presidential candidate they will vote for in November. However, throughout the conversation the participants attacked Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, even calling for him to be imprisoned. So, were these voters really “undecided”? It certainly didn't seem like it. 6:40pm- Earlier this month, a 7th grader in the North Penn School District was viciously attacked by a fellow student with a steel Stanley cup. According to reports, the student responsible for the attack may have been undergoing hormone therapy.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: 5:00pm- Retired Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem—Partner at Americans for Prosperity—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a new poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies and Americans for Prosperity which indicates that a whopping 57% of Americans believe that border reform legislation is of the utmost importance. 5:20pm- Rich yells at Matt and Henry for not paying attention to the show—choosing to debate whether or not LeBron James could be coming to the Sixers. Plus, Rich finally learns how to use the dump button after a quick (and painful) tutorial! And a particularly delusional student protester at Columbia University criticized the school for not providing food to a group of students that broke into a university building, barricading themselves inside. 5:40pm- On Monday, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik informed student protesters on campus that the school would not divest from Israel and demanded demonstrators remove their encampments from campus by 2pm. However, they refused to leave and later that night a group of students broke into Hamilton Hall, barricading themselves in the building. Meanwhile, at the University of Washington, there are reports that Jewish students have been spat upon and are being told to “go back to the gas chamber.” Why won't the Biden Administration more vociferously condemn these actions?

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new polling data from Power the Future and Public Opinion Strategies which “reveals that President Biden is bleeding Hispanic support in New Mexico, a state he won by 10 points in 2020. Of the Hispanics polled in the Power the Future survey, 63% disapprove of the job Biden has done—with 51% strongly disapproving—while 36% approve of his performance.” You can read more about the poll here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-faces-dire-disapproval-ratings-among-hispanics-in-state-he-won-big-in-2020-poll. And you can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/ A woman in Thousand Oaks, California was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing her date over 100 times and killing him after smoking cannabis. Bizarrely, she was sentenced to only 2 years-probation and 100 hours of community service for the crime. Her defense team had argued that she had been pressured into doing the drugs and experienced “cannabis psychosis” which caused her to act irrationally. Do you think the California legal system should have punished her more severely? Furthermore, if cannabis psychosis can be this dangerous, shouldn't California ban recreational marijuana use? Kellen Browning writes: “The chairman of Arizona's Republican Party resigned abruptly on Wednesday, a day after the publication of a 10-minute recording of a conversation between himself and Kari Lake, a former nominee for governor, in which he appeared to offer a bribe to persuade Ms. Lake to drop her 2024 Senate campaign. In the recording, which was published by The Daily Mail, Jeff DeWit, the chairman, tells Ms. Lake that there are ‘very powerful people that want to keep you out' of the race, and suggests he is passing on a message from them. He says he had been told to ask her: ‘Is there any companies out there or something that could just put her on the payroll and give her—to keep her out?' Later in the conversation, which Mr. DeWit repeatedly urges Ms. Lake not to repeat to anyone, he starts to ask, ‘Is there a number at which—' before Ms. Lake interrupts, saying ‘I can be bought?' He replies, ‘Not be bought,' but instead wait a few years before running.” You can read the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/us/politics/kari-lake-arizona-gop.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/25/2024): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, New Hampshire held its Republican presidential primary with Donald Trump ultimately defeating Nikki Haley 54% to 43%. Meanwhile, despite not being sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee and consequently awarding no delegates, President Joe Biden defeated Rep. Dean Phillips 64% to 20%. Biden did not appear on the ballot—citing New Hampshire's prevention of South Carolina from becoming the party's first primary state—though his supporters did organize an extensive write-in campaign. According to CNN exit polling, 70% of the New Hampshire voters that cast their primary ballots for Haley in Tuesday's Republican presidential primary were not registered as Republicans—instead they were “undeclared” registrants. As the primary moves towards more conservative states, like South Carolina, will her support with independent-minded and moderate voters be enough to keep her campaign competitive? 3:10pm- Peter Navarro, former Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for defying a Congressional subpoena. Could Hunter Biden face a similar fate if he doesn't cooperate with his own Congressional subpoena? 3:15pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. 3:20pm- On Wednesday night, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union would be endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection during a conference in Washington D.C. During his speech, Fain referred to presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as a “scab” explaining: “If Donald Trump ever worked in an auto plant, he wouldn't be a UAW member. He'd be a company man trying to squeeze the American worker. Donald Trump stands against everything we stand for as a union, as a society.” 3:40pm- In a New York Times editorial, Clark D. Cunningham—a law professor at Georgia State University—explains the legal consequences for the alleged improper relationship between lead prosecutor in the Donald Trump Georgia election interference criminal case, Nathan Wade, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Cunningham writes: “Mr. Wade was very involved in both the special grand jury investigation and the current criminal case, despite an absence of obvious qualifications. Although Ms. Willis has defended her decision to hire Mr. Wade, his previous experience as a prosecutor appears to have been largely limited to misdemeanors. The amount paid to Mr. Wade so far is substantial yet Mr. Wade's billing invoices obtained by Mr. Roman's lawyer are not well documented and don't always offer, for example, itemized time worked in increments of less than one day. If Ms. Willis and Mr. Wade are dismissed by Judge McAfee, it will be up to a state agency, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, to appoint a prosecutor to take over from Ms. Willis. And that's where things could really go off the rails. Take one precedent: On July 25, 2022, Ms. Willis was disqualified from prosecuting Burt Jones, who was then a state senator, after she hosted a fund-raiser for Mr. Jones's eventual opponent in the race for lieutenant governor. Eighteen months later, the PACGA still hasn't appointed a special prosecutor, and Mr. Jones, now lieutenant governor, has not even been indicted. Delay is not even the worst possible outcome for the case if Ms. Willis is disqualified. A special prosecutor could decide to reduce or dismiss charges against some or all of the defendants, including Mr. Trump.” You can read the full editorial here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/opinion/fani-willis-trump-georgia.html 4:05pm- Despite endorsing Joe Biden over Donald Trump for president less than one day earlier, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain told Fox News that a “great majority” of his union members “will not vote for President Biden”—opting instead to vote with their “pay checks.” 4:10pm- On Wednesday night, United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain announced that the union would be endorsing President Joe Biden for reelection during a conference in Washington D.C. During his speech, Fain referred to presumed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as a “scab” explaining: “If Donald Trump ever worked in an auto plant, he wouldn't be a UAW member. He'd be a company man trying to squeeze the American worker. Donald Trump stands against everything we stand for as a union, as a society.” Meanwhile, Biden bragged to the crowd about how he has made buying America and building America a priority of his administration. However, Adam Cancryn of Politico writes: “In swing states and factory towns, Biden is making a resurgence in domestic manufacturing central to his reelection pitch. He's highlighting a surge of investments across the nation as evidence that an economic agenda centered on reviving the country's industrial core is just starting to pay off. But 10 months out from the election, those new factory projects remain in their early stages—and have yet to generate an anticipated wave of manufacturing jobs. And after a pandemic-era rebound, industry hiring overall has turned stagnant: Manufacturers added just 12,000 jobs in 2023 amid an extended business slowdown.” You can read Cancryn's full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/19/biden-manufacturing-factory-jobs-00136473 4:20pm- Has your own gross negligence led to a razor wire injury? Well, Rich Zeoli and Mike Opelka have an exciting new law firm that may be able to help you win money you don't deserve: Moron & Moron Law! 4:40pm- Earlier this week, in a 5 to 4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that the Biden Administration has the authority to remove concertina wire erected by Texas officials along the U.S. Southern border—designed to prevent the unlawful border crossings that continue to plague the state. According to reports, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has continued to place “razor wire” along the border—arguing that the Supreme Court may have authorized the federal government to remove the wiring, but he remains legally permitted to use the wire when he deems it necessary. While appearing on Fox News, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said she would drive additional “razor wire” to Gov. Abbott, if Texas needs it. 5:05pm- Daniel Turner—Founder & Executive Director of Power the Future—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new polling data from Power the Future and Public Opinion Strategies which “reveals that President Biden is bleeding Hispanic support in New Mexico, a state he won by 10 points in 2020. Of the Hispanics polled in the Power the Future survey, 63% disapprove of the job Biden has done—with 51% strongly disapproving—while 36% approve of his performance.” You can read more about the poll here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/biden-faces-dire-disapproval-ratings-among-hispanics-in-state-he-won-big-in-2020-poll. And you can learn more about Power the Future here: https://powerthefuture.com/about-us/ 5:25pm- A woman in Thousand Oaks, California was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after stabbing her date over 100 times and killing him after smoking cannabis. Bizarrely, she was sentenced to only 2 years-probation and 100 hours of community service for the crime. Her defense team had argued that she had been pressured into doing the drugs and experienced “cannabis psychosis” which caused her to act irrationally. Do you think the California legal system should have punished her more severely? Furthermore, if cannabis psychosis can be this dangerous, shouldn't California ban recreational marijuana use? 5:45pm- Kellen Browning writes: “The chairman of Arizona's Republican Party resigned abruptly on Wednesday, a day after the publication of a 10-minute recording of a conversation between himself and Kari Lake, a former nominee for governor, in which he appeared to offer a bribe to persuade Ms. Lake to drop her 2024 Senate campaign. In the recording, which was published by The Daily Mail, Jeff DeWit, the chairman, tells Ms. Lake that there are ‘very powerful people that want to keep you out' of the race, and suggests he is passing on a message from them. He says he had been told to ask her: ‘Is there any companies out there or something that could just put her on the payroll and give her—to keep her out?' Later in the conversation, which Mr. DeWit repeatedly urges Ms. Lake not to repeat to anyone, he starts to ask, ‘Is there a number at which—' before Ms. Lake interrupts, saying ‘I can be bought?' He replies, ‘Not be bought,' but instead wait a few years before running.” You can read the full story here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/24/us/politics/kari-lake-arizona-gop.html 6:05pm- Matt Viser of The Washington Post writes: “Georges Bergès, an art gallery owner who gave small-dollar donations about 20 times to Donald Trump in 2020, signed an agreement shortly after that year's election to take on an unusual task: representing Hunter Biden, the son of President-elect Joe Biden, who was pursuing a nascent career as an artist. The agreement produced arrangements that drew concern from ethics experts…In total, there have been 10 buyers of the art, who have paid a sum of $1.5 million. Under their agreement, the gallerist received 40 percent of the sales while Biden took 60 percent. Three of the buyers have been identified, while the other seven remain anonymous. The largest share of the work—11 paintings, for a total of $875,000—went to Kevin Morris, who has become one of Biden's closest friends while also acting as an attorney and financial benefactor.” You can read the full story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/23/hunter-biden-paintings-sold-15-million/ 6:15pm- During an interview with Katie Couric, Vice President Kamala Harris complained that Wikipedia inaccurately claims she is 5'2”—when in reality she is 5'4”…and 5'7” in heels! 6:20pm- Has your own gross negligence led to a razor wire injury? Well, Rich Zeoli and Mike Opelka have an exciting new law firm that may be able to help you win money you don't deserve: Moron & Moron Law! 6:30pm- During a press conference earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the federal government to ban Zyn nicotine pouches and energy drinks. 6:50pm- Peter Navarro, former Director of the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy, has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for defying a Congressional subpoena. Could Hunter Biden face a similar fate if he doesn't cooperate with his own Congressional subpoena?

NBC News recently released one of the most impactful polls on gun ownership in America. So, it's time to take a deep dive into what it tells us. Who better to do that with than one of the analysts who actually conducted the poll? That's why we have Micah Roberts of Public Opinion Strategies on the show this week. He and his company run surveys for NBC, CNBC, and a number of political operations. He said the biggest takeaway from the latest NBC poll on guns was the substantial spike in ownership, especially among Democrats and suburban voters. He noted gun ownership has increased ten points in just ten years, which he argued is highly unusual because gun ownership is a trait that tends not to swing much over time. He also pointed out the remarkable 17-point increase in gun ownership among Black Americans. Roberts explained how the poll found, like many others before it, that gun ownership has a significant effect on how people view gun control. Gun owners, as you might expect, are less likely to support new gun restrictions. So, the influx of new gun owners could shape the nation's gun politics. However, he also identified a surprising trend. Democrats have seen the greatest increase in gun ownership since the poll started. But they've also seen the greatest increase in concern the government won't do enough to restrict access to guns. He said there is still an identifiable difference in how Democrats view guns based on whether they own one, but partisanship appears to have a greater effect on those views. Plus, Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about the failed Senate "assault weapons" ban vote. Special Guest: Micah Roberts.

Nathan is the CEO of SouthernDefense.com, one of the fastest growing online retailers of ammo. More than half of American voters -- 52% -- say they or someone in their household owns a gun, per the latest NBC News national poll. That's the highest share of voters who say that they or someone in their household owns a gun in the history of the NBC News poll, on a question dating back to 1999. In 2019, 46% of Americans said that they or someone in their household owned a gun, per an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. And in February 2013, that share was 42%. "In the last ten years, we've grown [10 points] in gun ownership. That's a very stunning number," said Micah Roberts of Public Opinion Strategies, a Republican polling firm that co-conducted the poll with members of the Democratic polling firm Hart Research. "By and large, things don't change that dramatically that quickly when it comes to something as fundamental as whether you own a gun," Roberts added. Gun ownership does fall along partisan lines, as it has for years, the poll finds. This month, 66% of Republican voters surveyed say that they or someone in their household owns a gun, while just 45% of independents and 41% of Democrats say the same. In 2004, a March NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll found that 57% of Republicans said that they or someone in their household owned a gun, while just 41% of independents and 33% of Democrats said the same. White voters tend to own guns at higher rates than Black or Latino voters, but gun ownership rates among Black voters have jumped in recent years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Republican-led impeachment inquiry succeed in painting United States President Joe Biden as “crooked"? Will it backfire and be judged as a colossal waste of time? Can Biden's attempt to paint the 2024 election as a “fight for democracy” work again? How much will Biden's age affect his chances of winning? Will the economy play into the hands of Biden or his chief opponent, former President Donald Trump?On this episode, host Steve Clemons asks pollsters Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates, and Micah Roberts of Public Opinion Strategies, to weigh in on the main drivers of US public opinion.

The conversation on new poll numbers out in two ABC and NBC polls this week continues, with Neil Newhouse at Public Opinion Strategies, which conducted the poll for NBC News. And Michael asks today's Smerconish.com Poll Question: Would Biden's poll numbers be boosted if he replaced Kamala Harris? Original air date 26 September 2023, the interview with Mr. Newhouse was conducted on 25 September 2023.

Millions of people cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections this week — though votes are still being counted — and neither Democrats nor Republicans saw the results they expected. A sitting president's party often takes a beating in a midterm election, so Democrats were preparing to lose their majorities in the House and Senate. Despite sky-high inflation and sinking approval ratings for President Biden, Republicans won far fewer seats in the House than anyone predicted. And some competitive Senate candidates, like Pennsylvania Republican candidate Mehmet Oz, underperformed.  There's still a chance, though much smaller than before, that Republicans could control both houses of Congress. Was this a repudiation from voters on both sides? Could this election be the start of a reckoning in both parties? The issue of abortion played a large role in this election, especially for Democrats. Plus, inflation and the economy were top of mind for most voters. But much of the conservative messaging focused on crime and immigration.  Did Republicans misread their base? Did they suffer for promoting abortion bans, when the majority of the country doesn't agree with that stance? And what did Democrats get right in their campaigns? Plus, a healthy portion of Republican candidates that questioned the legitimacy of the 2020 election and backed by former President Trump lost their bids. Meanwhile, more moderate conservatives won by significant margins.  Did Trump's handpicked candidates harm Republicans overall? Will this showing encourage the GOP to move past Trump's hold on the party?  And what does all of this mean for the 2024 presidential bid? Host David Greene discusses with Mo Elleithee, executive director of Georgetown University's Institute of Politics and Public Service, on the left; and Jim Hobart, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, on the right.  And special guest Molly Ball, national political correspondent at TIME Magazine, weighs in on how this election could reshape politics and discusses her cover piece for TIME Magazine, “How Democrats Defied History in the Midterms and What it Means for 2024.” 

As Tuesday's first results trickled in, Republicans saw their hopes for a red wave vanish, in what was a surprise to many onlookers — but not for the pollsters we work with at NBC News. Bill McInturff, co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies, Jeff Horwitt, senior vice president at Hart Research, and Dante Chinni, director of the American Communities Project, join Chuck to detail how public opinion presaged the unique nature of this year's midterm votes.

Robert Blizzard is a Partner at Public Opinion Strategies, one of the leading Republican polling firms in the nation. He is a master at reading, understanding and digesting any poll of voters that you can imagine. With midterm elections less than two weeks away, he joins the Flyover Country crew to talk through some of the tightest races across the country and what we should take from the most recent polls. Can you trust the polls? Are Republicans doing better than we might think? Is a red wave coming? We talk all that and more on this weeks show! Listen now! 

Meet the Guests, Jay Campbell and Jim Hobart:Jay Campbell is a partner at Hart Research Associates. He has been quoted on politics and public opinion in national publications and has appeared on National Public Radio, MSNBC, CNBC, and C-SPAN discussing politics and polling. Jay graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a degree in political science. Jim Hobart is a Partner at Public Opinion Strategies. He regularly appears on NPR, CNN, HillTV, and the BBC to offer political analysis. In 2013, he received the prestigious Rising Star Award from Campaign and Elections Magazine. Jim received a bachelor's from Wake Forest University.  Key Insights:Healthcare may feel separate from politics. However, politics impact the regulations, payments, and trends in the healthcare sector. Leaders need to be aware of what changes may be on the horizon. Macro Trends. Historically, midterms tend to favor the political party out of power; this election is likely to favor Republican candidates. However, results will be impacted by voter mobilization, ad spending, other political issues, and the candidates themselves.Top Issues. Inflation is at the top of voters' minds, especially for independent voters. Democrat candidates are focusing on abortion rights, climate change, and threats to democracy, while Republican candidates are focusing on border security, immigration, and crime. Healthcare in the Polls. According to polls and television ad spending,healthcare does not seem to be a top issue for voters or candidates. However, both guests view decreasing prescription drug prices as a popular and bipartisan political issue. Relevant Links:Follow Jarrett Lewis on TwitterFollow Jim Hobart on TwitterLearn more about Jay Campbell

Special guest host Damon Thayer fills in for Kruser as he talks to Republican pollster Robert Blizzard from Public Opinion Strategies and former US Ambassador Kelly Craft in hour 3.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you'll get out of this episodeCarrie talks with American Telemedicine Association (ATA) Vice President of Public Policy Kyle Zebley about how upcoming laws and policies will impact the future of virtual care.Listen to Discover: What the significance of the new bill, H.R. 4040, that was recently passed by the US House of Representatives, is and its chances of being signed into law What this new bill left out with respect to priorities within the telehealth stakeholder community How the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule could shape virtual care in 2023 What kind of movement we're seeing in all 50 states around telehealth and virtual care policy About Our GuestKyle Zebley is Vice President of Public Policy at the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and Executive Director of ATA Action. He is working with and on behalf of ATA and ATA Action members and like-minded organizations to eliminate barriers to the expansion of telehealth and ensure patients, providers, and payers can realize the benefits of virtual care.Previously, Kyle was the Chief of Staff in the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). He collaborated with senior leadership from HHS, the White House and other cabinet departments to develop, advise, and promote U.S. global health policy, including in such policy areas as drug pricing, medical devices, global health security, and non-communicable diseases. Prior to HHS, he worked in Congress as a Legislative Director, leading a legislative team in developing policy and drafting legislation, particularly on matters concerning the House Committee on Ways and Means, the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Kyle started his career in Washington, D.C. as a Research Assistant at Public Opinion Strategies, where he worked on campaign strategies for clients running for U.S. President, U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, state governor and state legislatures. Kyle is a sought-after policy expert and is frequently quoted in major media coverage on the topic of telehealth, including the Associated Press, Bloomberg, Kaiser Health News, Modern Healthcare, NPR, and Roll Call. In January 2022, Kyle was named by Politico as one of the “Four Washington players poised to shape digital health in 2022”.About the American Telemedicine AssociationAs the only organization completely focused on advancing telehealth, the ATA is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to safe, affordable, and appropriate care when and where they need it, enabling the system to do more good for more people.Additional Resources The American Telemedicine Association: “Telehealth. Is. Health. ATA is working to transform health and care through enhanced, efficient delivery.” ATA Action: “ATA Action, the ATA's affiliated trade organization, is our proactive response to the need for expanded advocacy in 2022 and the years to come. “ Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn Join the ConversationAre you a healthcare innovator? Tell us what topics and people you'd like us to cover in future episodes:Decoding Healthcare Innovation on LinkedInDecoding Healthcare on TwitterFollow our daily updates on LinkedIn:CarrieRebeccaAbout Your HostsCarrie Nixon and Rebecca Gwilt are partners at Nixon Gwilt Law, a healthcare innovation law firm exclusively serving Providers, Digital Health Companies, and Life Science Businesses seeking to transform the way we receive and experience healthcare. Find out more at NixonGwiltLaw.com.

Meet The Host, Jarrett Lewis:Jarrett Lewis is a Partner at Public Opinion Strategies. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Health Policy at The Health Management Academy. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Clemson University and an MBA from Duke University.Meet The Guests, Neil Newhouse & Brian Stryker:Neil Newhouse is co-founder and Partner of Public Opinion Strategies. He has been named Pollster of the Year three times by the American Association of Political Consultants. He received an undergraduate degree from Duke University, and a graduate degree from the University of Virginia.Brian Stryker is a Partner at Impact Research. Brian was a recipient of the 2021 American Association of Political Consultants 40 Under 40 Award. He received an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Washington.Key Insights:Neil Newhouse and Brian Stryker are experts at measuring and moving public opinions.Top Issues for the Midterms. The number one issue for voters is the economy, specifically inflation and cost of living. While changing day-by-day, the Ukraine conflict has become a rising issues for voters as well. (9:41) What about Healthcare? Healthcare can be an important issue in terms of cost. However, as new problems are supplanting COIVD-19, healthcare has become a back-burner issue. Many people dislike the current healthcare system, but also fear too much change. (34:47) An Era of Hyper-partisanship. Neil shares that traditionally one-third of voters split their ticket, but that decreased to 9% of voters in the 2020 election. Brian also points out that voters don't often reward compromise, which limits politicians' ability to work across party lines. (44:45)Relevant Links: Follow Brian Stryker on TwitterFollow Neil Newhouse on TwitterFollow Jarrett Lewis on Twitter

Chuck speaks with Bill McInturff, from Public Opinion Strategies, and Jeff Horwitt, from Hart Research, the pollsters behind the latest NBC News poll.

"I've largely stayed out of that stuff," says Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski, speaking about national hot-button issues. He says he's tried to focus on local issues like public safety and infrastructure. But when the University of North Dakota announced they were pursuing a new policy that could punish people for using the wrong pronouns, and would allow access to even sensitive campus facilities like locker rooms based on the gender a given student or university employee identifies with, Bochenski felt he had to speak out. "I felt like there was a lack of transparency" in the way the rule was being developed, Bochenski said on this episode of Plain Talk. "Compelling speech and forcing ideology on our students, our children and our community is abhorrent," he wrote in a Facebook post touting a letter from the North Dakota Catholic Conference objecting to the policy. How have people responded to his public statements? "It's been mean on both sides," he said. Also on this episode, Jim Hobart, a pollster with Public Opinion Strategies, talks about a new survey of North Dakotans showing strong support for coal mining, coal-fired power, and carbon capture. Hobart says that despite the often divisive national debate about energy and carbon capture, North Dakotans show strong consensus support for coal and carbon capture projects, even across partisan lines. Read the polling memo here: https://www.scribd.com/document/553440998/North-Dakota-Energy-Key-Findings-Memo Subscribe to the Plain Talk podcast on your favorite podcasting service: https://www.inforum.com/podcasts/plain-talk-with-rob-port Get a Forum Communications subscription to read Rob's columns: https://www.inforum.com/subscribe

Pollsters Bill McInturff, co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies and Jeff Horwitt, Senior Vice President at Hart Research join Chuck to discuss what they learned when they went back and examined the 2020 polling.

In this episode, we sit down with Bill McInturff, co-founder and partner, Public Opinion Strategies. The conversation explores Bill's career path through multiple stories, how he counsels leaders, where consumer experience fits, the increasing difficulty in political surveying, a path out of today's highly partisan environment, and more.

Robert Blizzard, a partner with Republican polling firm Public Opinion Strategies, shares results from focus groups involving suburban voters similar to those in Scott and Rock Island Counties that could lead to problems for Democrats in the midterm elections.

Robert Blizzard with Public Opinion Strategies joins RSLC to discuss what suburban voters across the nation think of Biden's first 100 days in office.

Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast to talk about suburban voters' attitudes on the Biden administration so far, particularly the president's tax plan.

I'm very fortunate this week to be joined by my first Republican guest, GOP pollster Glen Bolger of Public Opinion Strategies. Glen cut his teeth in polling in the Reagan / Bush era and helmed the polling operation for House Republicans before co-founding his own firm - a firm that now represents more than 40 members of Congress and 10+ US Senators. Glen tells some great stories of his early days in politics - matriculating at American University, interning on the Hill, cutting  his teeth at polling with President Reagan's pollster and at the NRCC before being part of the founding of Public Opinion Strategies. Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast  IN THIS EPISODEGlen gets “Potomac Fever” in high school…What Glen learned at American University that guided him toward politics…What did he learn that gave Glen a “leg up” when he started in politics…Glen spends a semester working in politics across the pond in the UK…Glen crosses path as a young staffer with Democratic Majority Leader Jim Wright…How Glen's first job out of college was working with President Reagan's pollster…Why Glen turned down the RNC and GOP Senate Committee to work for the GOP House Committee…The one House race the Republicans lost that taught Glen an important lesson in politics…Glen's great story of the lack of GOP preparation before Dan Quayle was chosen as VP…The one strategic decision that helped Ileana Ros-Lehtinen win her first congressional race…What oversight at the NRCC led Glen to worry he was about to lose his job…The origin story Public Opinion Strategies formed around a kitchen table…The one strategic decision of Glen's that helped win a New Hampshire Governor's race…Glen's memories of the '94 GOP wave…Glen's take on how important the Cal Cunningham affair was in Thom Tillis 2020 re-election…Glen's advice on how to get in the door of a polling firm…and then rise through the ranks…ALSO…Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dick Cheney, Barbara Christmas, Mike Crapo, Dan Coats, Jim Courter, Cal Cunningham, Rob Engel, Jim Florio, George Gekas, Newt Gingrich, Wilma Goldstein, Bob Goodlatte, Jack Kingston, Peter Kostmayer,  John McCain, Bill McInturff, Steve Merrill, Neil Newhouse, Chris Nicholas, Jim Nussle, Claude Pepper, Dan Quayle, Arlen Specter, Van Taylor, Thom Tillis, Craig Thomas, Lindsay Thomas, Jill Long Thompson, Richard Wirthlinand more!Podcast WebsiteTwitter: @ProPoliticsPodTwitter: @ZacMcCraryFacebook: The Pro Politics Podcast  

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.

1. Today, the Electoral College ratified President-Elect Biden’s victory, but the overall election wasn’t anywhere close to as rosy for the Democratic Party. Democrats lost at least a dozen seats in the House and the GOP is highly likely to retain control of the Senate barring a total catastrophe in Georgia on January 5. In an era of very few “ticket-splitting” voters, this initially came as a shock to many. That said, Public Opinion Strategies studied a lot of suburban voters this cycle, and they found while many of them couldn’t stomach voting to re-elect Trump, they also were lukewarm to the policies of the current Democratic party. Is it fair to say that the growing influence of Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and AOC on the Dems cost them dearly down-ballot? 2. Another VERY promising sign for the GOP going forward is the historic amount of minority support President Trump was able to attract. He received nearly 1/3 of the Hispanic vote (a similar number your former boss George W. Bush posted), 12% of the black vote (the highest number for a Republican in a long time), and over 30% of the Jewish vote (the highest since Reagan). Why was he able to make such inroads in all three communities, and what do Republicans need to do grow support among those voters these next few election cycles? 3. President-Elect Biden’s victory will not be officially official until January 6 when Congress tallies all 538 EC votes. And as the New York Times reported yesterday, House Republicans plan to object to the vote of the six states that flipped the presidency to Biden. And at least two GOP Senators (Ron Johnson and Rand Paul) are open to signing on, which, if they do, means the full Congress will debate the objection. Although this does effort is all but guaranteed to fail, it will be another debasement of our republic’s democratic institutions. That said, from a political standpoint, House/Senate R’s who don’t go along with this risk exposing themselves to a primary challenge from a QAnon member…or worse. As a political strategist, what is your advice to congressional R’s on how to not alienate the base yet respect the sanctity of our institutions simultaneously? 4. Looking at Biden’s cabinet picks so far, which ones, in your view, are likely to pass a GOP-controlled Senate…and are any dead on arrival? If Justice Breyer retires within the next two years, and Biden appoints a moderate, do you think a GOP-controlled Senate will consider the nomination, or do precisely what they did with the Scalia vacancy in 2016? 5. The main reason why I voted against President Trump was the existential risk that he, in my view, posed to our democratic republic. I remain VERY frightened that the United States remains on the fast track to another Civil War, a potential split into two different countries, or a full-blown dictatorship unless reforms to our electoral system are made. And no, I’m not for abolishing the Electoral College or expanding the size of SCOTUS. I’m talking about a LOT of hard compromises between both parties that will be ESSENTIAL to preserve this republic as we’ve known it. What do you think of the following proposal? 6. -Who will end up with the NFC’s #1 seed: Packers or Saints? -Who should the Chiefs fear more: Steelers or Bills?

In this never ending election cycle, there is no such thing as too much analysis about the state of public opinion polling. So, today Rick is joined by Geoff Garin, president of Hart Research, who along with Public Opinion Strategies has conducted the NBC News/Wall Street Journal political poll since 1989. Beyond what the heck happened on November 3 in the Presidential election and across the nation, Geoff and Rick also cast an eye towards the double US Senate run-offs in Georgia. Importantly, they'll also discuss where public opinion stands on Americans' ability to come to a consensus on key issues - climate change and healthcare.

Republican strategists Robert Blizzard, partner at Public Opinion Strategies, and Liesl Hickey, founding partner at Ascent Media, join the podcast. They discuss takeaways from their suburban voter focus group and their election predictions.

This week, Rick is joined by Bill McInturff, managing partner of the “GOP powerhouse” Public Opinion Strategies, one of the nation’s largest political and public affairs survey firms. Bill, along with Hart Research Associates, conducts the NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll. Listen as Rick and Bill break down the most recent poll numbers leading up to the November 3rd election and where the public stands on all the latest issues from COVID, the media, and what local elections to keep an eye on.

Trump Campaign Senior Adviser, Jason Miller, describes the president's health and answers questions about why President Trump didn't quarantine after members of his staff tested positive for covid-19. Dr. Nahid Bhadelia emphasizes the importance of masks to fight the coronavirus. Peter Hart, Democratic Pollster, Hart Research Associates, and Nicole McCleskey, Republican Pollster, Public Opinion Strategies, talk to Chuck Todd about a post-debate focus group they conducted for Meet the Press. Peggy Noonan, Jeh Johnson, Jennifer Palmieri and Rich Lowry join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss the president's condition and how it will affect the final weeks of the presidential campaign.

With five weeks to go before the election, polling data is looking pretty grim for Republicans up and down the ballot. Today we hear from Glen Bolger, a major Republican pollster and founder of the firm Public Opinion Strategies, on what his party needs to do to turn this trend around or at least mitigate it heading into Election Day.

Public health has moved to the forefront of public consciousness since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. It's probably safe to say that public health isn't something too many of us thought about on a daily basis before mid-March, but a new poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for the de Beaumont Foundation shows that the American public is now recognizing the importance of strong public health departments. Dr. Brian Castrucci, President & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the poll revealed and what it means. Read about the poll's findings here: https://www.debeaumont.org/news/2020/poll-more-voters-recognize-value-of-local-health-departments/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Today's EpisodeAxios/Ipsos SurveyPublic Opinion Strategies SurveyThe Harris PollFierce Healthcare ArticleNew York Times Opinion ArticleKey Takeaways MisinformationThe No Normal is rife with conditions that make truth, transparency, and combatting misinformation challenging.An inconsistent response to COVID, disagreement about testing, changing case and death data, uncertain information on therapeutics, and a rush to develop a vaccine all present cracks in the truth and accuracy.As a result, we data such as only 31% of people trusting COVID-19 information coming from the government.More importantly, we have a whole populace that has to work really hard to figure out what is true and trustworthy as they try to live through this period of time.There is some sort of silver lining in this, and it's where hospital and health system marketers come in.While trust in government and institutions has dropped, confidence and trust in hospitals and healthcare providers has increased.76% of Americans surveyed by Public Opinion Strategies hold a favorable view of hospitals.9/10 people said doctors and nurses were trustworthy resources of information, according to a recent Harris poll."The organizations that Americans trust most are those who are in the trenches delivering, which is why you see doctors and nurses as number one," Rob Jekielek, Managing Director with The Harris Poll, told Fierce Healthcare.That puts hospital and health system marketers in a unique position — one that comes with significant responsibility.From our own research, we've seen that consumers trust and have confidence in local healthcare.Some hospitals and health systems are shying away from that trust.This trusted position hospitals/health systems are in comes with considerable responsibility, but it's such an important time to seize.The spread of misinformation across social channels is especially rapid.Hospitals and health systems can use their digital channels and social platforms as megaphones for truth and accuracyThe misinformation volume is only going to get louder over the next several months with new hotspots, therapeutic and vaccine claims (and opposition), and the scoring of political points in the run-up to the election.

Resources Mentioned in Today's EpisodeNew York Times Article: I Was Supposed to Eat at a Restaurant. I Bailed.Key TakeAwaysA Macro PerspectiveFear of infection is gradually declining, though two-thirds of Americans are still concerned about becoming ill or fear someone in their family will become infected.83 percent of people believe that social distancing is effective in saving lives.Although unemployment numbers are high, there's still more optimism about the job market than the financial crisis of 2008.In Jarrett's findings, there are three types of public opinions:Those who are ready to reopen.Those who do not want to be the first to step back out but are ready to reopen.Those who will not return to normal life until there is a vaccine.Consuming InformationIn the first part of March, Republicans were apprehensive about precautions; by the middle of March and into April, the parties were mostly on the same page about precautionary measures. Now, we're seeing a sizable partisan gap again.People are choosing their own news, and it's impacting how they're processing the pandemic. There are significant differences between partisan parties about PPE, reopening, and the death count.Health systems have patients of every party and should consider understanding the psychology of what drives people.Healthcare providers are still considered the most trusted news source, but there is a disconnect between providers and communities.

Jarrard Inc. just completed a survey in partnership with Public Opinion Strategies, surveying, American adults across the country to get a sense of their perception of the healthcare industry and how they will interact with it going forward. One of the major findings is that people are scared to go back to hospitals. That's not particularly surprising. But what is surprising is that healthcare providers and their families don't feel much safer than the general public. That's concerning for multiple reasons, and David Jarrard and David Shifrin get into those results to discuss.

2020 Presidential Election Democratic Presidential Nomination (RealClear Politics) General Election Matchups (RealClear Politics) Trump Approval (RealClear Politics) Bullock the only Dem to beat Trump in MT (U. of Montana) Impeachment Impeachment Tracker (FiveThirtyEight) Voters Remain Divided On Impeachment (Quinnipiac) Public views Ukraine charges as serious, but half say Trump shouldn't be removed (NBC News / The Wall Street Journal) Majority of Americans say they endorse opening of House impeachment inquiry of Trump (Washington Post / Schar School) House Republicans show no signs of abandoning Trump on impeachment (Public Opinion Strategies for NRCC) Issue of the Week: Socialism, Capitalism and Government Behind Americans' Views of ‘Socialism' and ‘Capitalism' (Pew Research) Public Expresses Favorable Views of a Number of Federal Agencies (Pew Research) Vegetables! Quarter Of Americans Have Never Eaten Vegetables (StudyFinds.org) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Lanhee recaps the midterm elections and talks about how Republicans should address health care reform going forward. His guests are James Hohmann, a reporter at the Washington Post, who provides his reflections and analysis of the results of the midterm elections, and Neil Newhouse, Republican pollster and partner at Public Opinion Strategies, […]Join the conversation and comment on this podcast episode: https://ricochet.com/podcast/crossing-lines/a-pollster-a-journo-and-why-we-cant-just-get-along/.Now become a Ricochet member for only $5.00 a month! Join and see what you’ve been missing: https://ricochet.com/membership/.Subscribe to Crossing Lines with Lanhee Chen in Apple Podcasts (and leave a 5-star review, please!), or by RSS feed. For all our podcasts in one place, subscribe to the Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed in Apple Podcasts or by RSS feed.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Friday, January 26, 20184:20 pm: Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Rod to discuss why he says President Trump’s recently released immigration outline is a preemptive surrender on nearly all issues4:35 pm: Jordan Fabian of The Hill joins the show to discuss his piece describing the control John Kelly has shown at the White House since taking over as Donald Trump’s second chief of staff6:05 pm: Lori Weigel, a partner at Public Opinion Strategies, joins the show to discuss the results of a new study from the group that shows people love public lands but thing national monuments harm local economies6:20 pm: Yongmei Ni, Assistant Director of the Utah Education Policy Center at the University of Utah, joins the show to discuss the results of a teacher retention study6:35 pm - Listen Back Friday: We’ll listen back to Rod’s conversations this week with Representative Brian King about his op-ed piece wondering why so many Mormons are supportive of President Donald Trump, and (at 6:50 pm) with Representative Karianne Lisonbee, who is running a bill that would ban abortions by women seeking the procedure because the child has Down syndrome

This episode of the Patients Come First podcast highlights positive news coverage from far and wide of a statewide poll showing that 83 percent of Virginia voters support increased health care access for low-income, uninsured Virginians. The poll conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, a well-known and respected Republican research firm, reveals that support for health care is strong statewide, that people in every region of Virginia are supportive, and that Republicans, Independents, and Democrats all strongly favor the idea. The poll results have attracted attention from national news outlets, newspapers across Virginia, radio and TV newscasts, and online publications that cater to Republican and Democratic readers. Listen for a small sample of what people are saying about these eye-opening poll numbers. Send questions, comments, or feedback to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter @VirginiaHHA using the hashtag #PatientsComeFirst.

We’re down to the numbers game, folks. Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll still have the name calling, threats, promises, rallies, commercials and more – I didn’t say the campaign is over – but all focus now turns to a single number: 270. What’s the best path for both candidates to get there? And what’s it like inside the campaigns in the final days. Few would know better than Neil Newhouse; because he’s been there. Neil was lead pollster four years ago for Mitt Romney’s 2012 Presidential campaign. He is partner and co-founder of Public Opinion Strategies, which the New York Times once described as the country’s “leading Republican polling company.” Neil himself is 3-Time winner of “Pollster of the Year” by the American Association of Political Consultants. He has seen and done a lot. And yet, as you might imagine, he’s never seen anything like this campaign. I know it’s naïve, but I keep getting amazed at how many political professionals I talk with who’ve been doing this for years – dozens of campaigns and so many Presidential elections – and yet to a person, they’ve never seen anything like this one. Neil didn’t hold back. He outlines the path to 270 for each candidate – which states must they win. Which ones we should watch on Tuesday. But he also calls this the Nose-Holder election. Trump and Clinton have some of the highest unfavorable ratings of any candidates in history. Among his really interesting points: Most of the time, you want your candidate in the news – you want the headlines. This go round, the only time Trump or Clinton gets attention is when something negative is happening. No news really might be good news in this campaign. The other thing he says we should watch for? Enthusiasm. Turnout will be key in a vote where supporters aren’t so much enthusiastic for their candidate as they are disgusted with the other. We talked as well about what’s next – no matter who wins, what will the political, social, and economic divides in our country look like. There’s no sugar-coating: While Neil sees a way out, he shares the view of so many others that we likely have dark days ahead – for the Republican and Democratic parties, and even for the country. What I liked most about this conversation: Neil has given much – maybe all – of his professional life to politics and governing. This guy cares, and that comes through loud and clear in his ideas and his tone. Whichever side you’re on, I think you’ll appreciate his concern, and I think you’ll really like this conversation.

Lots of exciting stuff coming up for The Pollsters! Our first live show at Georgetown Institute of Politics & Public Service. And we have lots of great interviews teed up for the next few weeks. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the action!   The Shark Tank Debate None of the CNBC debate moderators were dubbed “Mr/Ms. Wonderful” after last week's debate. Rubio, Cruz and maybe Christie surged, Carson and remains strong. But what about Jeb? Huffington Post/YouGov on post-debate reax NBC/WSJ poll WBUR NH pol   The Post-Hearing Clinton Surge After the Dem debate and Benghazi hearing coverage have settled in, Clinton seems to be on the upswing, even in New Hampshire. NBC/WSJ National poll Monmouth/NH Dem poll 60 Minutes/Vanity fair   But Carson's Strong in the General No matter what the press throws at him, Carson remains the strongest candidate in the general. NBC/WSJ National poll Quinnipiac National poll   Mass Media Appeal Trust in the media continues to decline, across age groups and party. No wonder candidates see a bounce when they pick a fight with it. And “poll” is a controversial word! Who knew!? Gallup on media Emotion and media bias Controversy and Sentiment in Online News.   The Red-Grass State? Kentucky had a big election Tuesday night, and Republican Matt Bevin won despite most polls pointing to Conway. What happened? Survey USA KY poll Fabrizio Lee KY poll Vox Populi KY poll Harry Enten @538 weighs in   Walmart Moms: We Interview Neil Newhouse We talk to GOP Pollster Neil Newhouse of Public Opinion Strategies about his & Margie's ongoing collaboration studying Walmart Moms. And he gives us his straight talk about what happened in Kentucky. Bloomberg on Walmart Moms MSNBC on Walmart Moms ABC on Walmart Moms   Christmas! Coming sooner. Perhaps less religious. Pew finds a drop in religiosity. And others find an increase in Christmas spending & Christmas Creep. Related? Probably not. Pew on religiosity Christmas Creep CNBC NRF Christmas Creep Gallup poll on planned Christmas spending   Key Findings: Clinton, Carson, and Rubio surge. While Bush and the moderators were the losers of last week's CNBC debate But in the general, Carson still remains strong, and Clinton & Sanders almost evenly matched. Walmart moms across party lines feel few candidates are paying attention to their own shared struggles. What's teh matter with polling in Kentucky? Everyone seems to remember pollings misses more than its hits. Christmas polling comes earlier every year, even while religiosity declines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices