Today on the podcast we’re going to close out 2024 with some predictions about 2025. Here’s where we stand. President-elect Trump won with under 50% of the national vote a but a large electoral college victory. Congress is also (narrowly) in control of the Republicans, and catching a Democratic Party in disarray. That’s the good…
Today on the podcast let’s dip our toes into some real controversy. We need to talk about Luigi Mangione. This murder has sparked not only a debate, but a public reaction like we’ve never seen before, which many of those who have been affected by our healthcare and insurance system cheering Mangione on. Many are…
Today, let’s talk about the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In the past, efficiencies are difficult to obtain because the federal government is a landscape of fiefdoms, lobbying groups and very real money that is pumped into congressional districts. But with Trump’s victory may come a mandate that we need to stop accumulating national…
Today, let’s discuss the accuracy of recent election polls, highlighting the narrow margin between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Polls generally fell within the margin of error as the votes are tallied. Next, let’s talk about Trump’s cabinet appointments. Is he delivering on teh promise of shaking up the government or have these choices gone…
Something has happened to the Democratic Party…. Today, let’s analyze the results and implications of the election. Democrat Joe Biden won 81.2 million votes in 2020, while Kamala Harris received 71.8 million votes in this election, showing a loss of over 9 million Democratic votes. Conversely, Donald Trump increased his voter base, receiving 75.1 million…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjE5VFwapEA We’re excited to share our last poll of the 2024 Races. Data presented includes topline data on The Five-way horserace and Two-way horse race, voters’ strength of support for their candidate, will voters accept or protest results if their candidate loses, top issues driving their decision to vote, who will control Congress, which candidate…
Today on the podcast let’s talk about late decision makers. A recent poll found that those who made up their minds within the last month were tipping towards Harris. The suggesting from the poll is that late-breaking decision makers may break for Kamala Harris. We’re not ready to agree with that but it does appear…
The Zogby Report | 10.17.24 – Live From SUNY Jefferson In this special Live edition of the Zogby report from SUNY Jefferson in Watertown, NY John and Jeremy analyze the critical facets shaping the 2024 U.S. presidential election. They delve into the importance of opinion research, public opinion complexities, and community values, highlighting the contributions…
We’re essentially 25 days out from Election Day and a lot of people have voted already. The war in the Middle East began a year ago and today we’re looking at how big an issue is Gaza for voters? While it does appear in the top 10 issues in most polling, it doesn’t appear in…
The first time we ever heard the term October Surprise was in 1972 in the race between Nixon and McGovern. There was a feeling that Nixon would come up with some event or move that would shape the election. In previous Octobers, we’d see lots of swinging back and forth with leads of 4 or…
There’s no question that Kamala Harris received a small bump from the convention and the debate, and after a 2nd assassination attempt on Trump the poll is still tied at 47% to 47%. The question we have though – is the race really moving at all? In battleground states, each candidate may have a small…
Last night’s debate was hotly anticipated, with an immense amount of pressure particularly on Vice President Harris. She was coached well and certainly created stark contrast in messaging and tone between herself and Trump. Both candidates brought completely different experiences and outlooks of the current and future America. There didn’t appear to be any knockout…