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New Research: The Hopes and Worries of Americans Heading into the Holiday Season
As we head into 2023, our latest BSG Pulse reveals Americans’ outlook on everything from politics, to the holidays, to social media....
Dec 14, 2022


Our Five Midterm Observations
We are less than ten days out from November 8th, and thus far the midterm results have spoken volumes about what’s important to voters.
Nov 16, 2022


Joel Benenson’s Pre-midterm Interview with Salon
In an in-depth interview with Salon, Joel Benenson discusses the upcoming midterms, what the outcome will mean for American Democracy,...
Nov 7, 2022


Last Pitches Before Midterms
On PBS News Hour, Democratic strategist Joel Benenson and Republican strategist Doug Heye share their thoughts on how the final pitches...
Nov 4, 2022


Gun Violence, Discrimination and Political Sway Top Parent Concerns as Kids Return to School
As kids head back to the classroom, parents are worried about a lot more than just their grades. A new poll conducted by Benenson...
Sep 12, 2022


Midterm Elections - PBS
On PBS News Hour, pollsters Joel Benenson and Neil Newhouse discuss the results of their latest joint research, and reveal the defining...
Aug 11, 2022


Culture wars could be a winning issue — for Democrats
In this Washington Post article, pollsters Joel Benenson and Neil Newhouse share their thoughts on how the motivating issues for voters...
Aug 8, 2022


New Research: Winning the West
Our new research for the Center for Western Priorities shows that the outdoors are central to Western voters way of life, and that they...
Jul 14, 2022


New Research: Our Precarious Democracy
New research out today from the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics (IOP), headed by David Axelrod, paints a picture of deep...
Jun 30, 2022


New Research: Corporate Pride
Our latest research centers around corporate commitment to the LGBTQ+ community, and the slippery reputational slope companies face when...
Jun 30, 2022
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