An October Crescendo: Where Is It All Going?
A crescendo has been slowly building since the latter half of October. That crescendo is happening as we speak and is anticipated with greater voracity.
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2026 Crowd Madness & Popular Delusions
The polls are re-emerging as the scapegoat. Here’s an Independent pollster’s take.
Election Update: Judgement Be Sober in the Month of October Surprises
Reasons why it is too soon to call a blue wave.
Why Independent Voters Are Critical in 2026 & Beyond
The Independent Pollster weighs in on their vital importance in the 2026 midterm election’s issues, process, and outcome.
Are Polls Really Broken? Why The Data Is Better Than The Narrative
Last year at the annual International Association of Political Consultants conference, I sat on a panel discussion titled “The Perils of Polling”. I was asked about the profession’s future and whether it was still relevant. As a long-time Independent pollster who has served clients across the values spectrum, with a proven track record, I’m in…
The First Armageddon Midterm Election?
Since 2000, voters have become accustomed to the notion of Armageddon presidential elections, a feature of the sixth US voter cycle, the hyperpolarization age. But what about a midterm election that appears to be shaping up as the Armageddon midterm election? The article explores a combination of voter sentiment and issues brewing domestically and internationally.