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Why Presidential Approval Doesn’t Always Decide Senate Races As midterm conversations begin to take shape, one familiar question is back at the center of political analysis: how much does a

A recent election in Virginia is offering a reminder that in today’s political landscape, momentum can shift quickly—and no outcome is guaranteed. According to the latest analysis from The Winston

Blue Wave Buzz Returns—But What Should Voters Watch? As talk of a potential “Blue Wave” begins to build ahead of this fall’s elections, new analysis from David Winston of The

Voters Say the Shutdown Wasn’t Worth It In this past Friday’s WG Discussion Points, David Winston of The Winston Group walked through the political fallout from the longest federal government

Trump Approval Slips Slightly in October President Trump’s job approval rating dipped a single point in October, according to Rasmussen’s monthly tracking, offering a reminder that even small shifts matter

Public Sentiment Holds Steady Amid Ongoing ShutdownThis week’s Winning the Issues poll, conducted by the Winston Group on October 15–16 among 1,000 registered voters, reveals that despite the ongoing federal

The federal government shut down on October 1 after Congress failed to strike a deal by the September 30 deadline. This marks the nation’s 15th shutdown since 1981. As the

American voters are making it clear: U.S. students come first. A new Rasmussen Reports survey finds that 73% of likely voters believe qualified American high school students should be prioritized

Democrats are gaining momentum heading into the 2026 midterms, according to a new national Rasmussen Reports survey. Conducted July 13–17 and 20 among 2,288 likely voters, the poll shows 46%

In this week’s WG Discussion Points, David Winston of The Winston Group dissects former President Obama’s recent comments urging Democrats to “toughen up” ahead of 2026. But is grit alone