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advait @advaitarun.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

NEW CPE REPORT on the urgency of building an interregional transmission macrogrid! @cthelala.bsky.social and I argue that only the federal government can get it built; no other actor on the grid is capable of doing so! Really, this is a paper about the theory of transmission as an asset class:

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 28/07/2026

NEW: Do Democrats funded by AIPAC pay an electoral penalty in a general election? We find that a Democrat funded by AIPAC performs significantly worse against a Republican than a Democrat who “rejects all outside financial support from industry groups and PACs.”

"In a Matchup Against a Republican, a Democrat Funded by AIPAC Underperforms a Democrat Who Rejects Outside PAC Money."

In this experiment, respondents were shown hypothetical general election matchups between a Republican and a Democratic candidate, both with a randomized source of outside funding. The chart shows how each funding source affects a Democratic candidate's average performance relative to a Democratic candidate who "rejects all financial support from outside industry groups and PACs."

Planned Parenthood funding is associated with a +1.8pp effect. Nurses unions: -0.8pp. Police unions: -2.0pp. Real estate development industry: -2.7pp. Oil and gas industry: -3.1pp. National Rifle Association (NRA): -4.2pp. Pharmaceutical industry: -4.9pp. Cryptocurrency industry: -4.9pp. Artificial Intelligence industry: -5.3pp. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC): -6.2pp.

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters. From Data for Progress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 20/07/2026

Last week, more than 100 House Democrats voted to end U.S. military aid to Israel. We find that a strong majority of Democrats support this move, as well as majorities of voters overall, Independents, and Republicans. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Support Ending U.S. Military Aid to Israel.
Description: The U.S. currently provides Israel with $3.3 billion in military aid per year. Would you support or oppose ending this U.S. military aid to Israel?
All likely voters — Support: 58%, Oppose: 36%
Democrat — Support: 63%, Oppose: 30%
Independent / Third party — Support: 59%, Oppose: 35%
Republican — Support: 52%, Oppose: 42%

July 17–19, 2026 survey of 1,207 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 17/07/2026

NEW DFP Insights from @rodonnell.bsky.social: Unity and enthusiasm in 2026 and 2028 require the Dem establishment to accept primary wins by DSA-aligned candidates, not treat them as problems to manage. Rejecting the DSA would be yet another sign the status quo is misaligned with Dem voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/07/2026

When provided with a list of possible criticisms of the Democratic Party, swing voters' biggest issues are that “leadership is too old and out of touch” (32%) and the party is “not doing enough to lower costs” (32%).

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Swing Voters' Top Concerns About the Democratic Party Are Out-of-Touch Leadership and Inaction on Costs.
Description: What's the biggest issue you have with the Democratic Party? Please select up to three options.
Leadership is too old and out of touch — 32%
Not doing enough to lower costs — 32%
Too focused on cultural and social issues — 29%
Too weak on issues of crime and national security — 28%
Weak or ineffective opposition to Republicans — 26%
Doesn't follow through on its promises — 24%
Too beholden to corporate donors and special interests — 23%
Poor messaging and communication — 17%
I don't have a problem with the Democratic Party — 11%
Something else — 5%

May 15–June 21, 2026 surveys with 447 respondent interviews of U.S. swing voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 09/07/2026

NEW: Our first report on the swing voters of the 2026 midterms finds that when they are asked which policies would make them definitely vote for a Democrat, the most selected option is “raise taxes on the wealthy,” followed by “create a Medicare for All health care system.”

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Swing Voters Say Raising Taxes on the Wealthy Would Move Their Vote to Democrats.
Description: Which of these policies would make you definitely vote for a Democratic candidate in an upcoming election? Please select up to three options.
Raise taxes on the wealthy — 28%
Create a Medicare for All health care system — 24%
Ban artificial intelligence from setting prices or wages based on personal data — 21%
Restrict private utility companies from passing unreasonable costs on to customers — 20%
Raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour — 19%
Stop providing military aid and weapons to Israel — 17%
Increase border security — 17%
Nothing would make me definitely vote for a Democratic candidate — 16%
Invest in building new affordable housing — 13%
Increase oil and gas drilling — 12%
Ban transgender women from playing women's sports — 12%
Increase protections for abortion — 10%

May 15–June 21, 2026 surveys with 447 respondent interviews of U.S. swing voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 23/06/2026

Come work with us! The Data for Progress team is seeking a Development and Partnerships Director to lead our fundraising and partnerships work across the progressive ecosystem. Think you'd be a great fit? Apply below 👇 www.dataforprogress.org/jobs/develop...

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The Advocate @advocate.com · 19/06/2026

Only 1 percent of likely voters name LGBTQ+ issues as their top concern, but most still prefer candidates who support LGBTQ+ rights over those who oppose them, a new Data for Progress poll finds.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 10/06/2026

Data for Progress is hiring! We're looking for a Chief Operating Officer to help lead our internal operations and strengthen our impact across the progressive movement. Apply on our website 👇 www.dataforprogress.org/jobs/chief-o...

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/06/2026

Voters across party lines agree that the president should only be able to fire the heads of independent agencies for cause.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Support Limits on Presidential Authority to Fire Independent Agency Heads.
Description: Which of the following comes closest to your view?
Response Options:
A) The president should only be able to fire the heads of independent federal agencies for misconduct, poor job performance, or neglect of duty.
B) Don't know
C) The president should have the authority to fire the heads of independent federal agencies for any reason.
All likely voters — 72% chose A, 5% chose B, 23% chose C
Democrat — 82% chose A, 6% chose B, 13% chose C
Independent / Third party — 75% chose A, 7% chose B, 18% chose C
Republican — 60% chose A, 5% chose B, 35% chose C

May 29–31, 2026 survey of 1,163 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 03/06/2026

NEW: As #SCOTUS prepares to release its remaining opinions, voters oppose the Republican position in three cases. On birthright citizenship, a majority of voters (55%) think the U.S. should grant citizenship to all children, regardless of their parents' citizenship status.

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Support Birthright Citizenship.
Description: Which of the following comes closest to your view?
Response Options:
A) The U.S. should grant automatic citizenship to all children born in the country, regardless of their parents' citizenship status.
B) Don't know
C) The U.S. should restrict citizenship at birth to children whose parents are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
All likely voters — 55% chose A, 5% chose B, 40% chose C
Democrat — 78% chose A, 5% chose B, 16% chose C
Independent / Third party — 54% chose A, 8% chose B, 38% chose C
Republican — 33% chose A, 3% chose B, 63% chose C

May 29–31, 2026 survey of 1,163 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 28/05/2026

NEW: Voters overwhelmingly support barring government officials from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from cryptocurrencies while in office. This support is bipartisan, with more than 3 in 4 voters in support across party lines. www.dataforprogress.org/datasets/pol...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: More Than 3 in 4 Voters Across Party Lines Think Ethics Provisions Should Be Included in the CLARITY Act Regulating Crypto.
Description: Lawmakers in Congress are considering a new law called the Clarity Act, which would create a regulatory framework for digital assets, including cryptocurrency. They are debating whether to include provisions in the bill that would prevent government officials and their families from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from digital assets while in office. Should Congress include provisions in the Clarity Act that would limit government officials and their families from issuing, endorsing, or profiting from digital assets while in office?
All likely voters — Yes: 78%, Don't know: 9%, No: 13%
Democrat — Yes: 78%, Don't know: 8%, No: 14%
Independent / Third party — Yes: 80%, Don't know: 10%, No: 10%
Republican — Yes: 77%, Don't know: 9%, No: 14%

May 22–24, 2026 survey of 1,203 U.S. likely voters.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

What if you signed up for our Run for Climate training series during Earth Week?? Talk about synergy! actionnetwork.org/forms/run-for-cli…

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 21/05/2026

Trump is using a "waste, fraud, and abuse" campaign to cut Medicaid: freezing federal payments, labeling home care and autism therapy as fraud, justifying cuts. Lew Blank and I polled voters on what works against it, free messaging briefing, 5/28 @ 1PM ET Register: live.zoho.com/hila-mwe-ufe

Medicaid Messaging with Data For Progress

When: Thursday, May 28, 1PM ET
With: Matthew Cortland, Senior Fellow. Lew Blank, Communications Strategist

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 20/05/2026

Some goods, like utilities, housing, and healthcare, are inelastic — voters report paying more, but show little flexibility in buying less or opting for cheaper versions. However, more voters report cutting back their spending on household goods, gas, and groceries.

Grouped bar chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters Report Cutting Back Most on Groceries, Gas, and Household Goods." Shows two bars per good — share paying more (dark blue) and share buying less, switching to cheaper substitutes, or stopped buying entirely (gray) — from a May 8–11, 2026 survey of 1,147 U.S. likely voters. Groceries and food: 79% paying more, 41% cutting back. Gas: 79% paying more, 29% cutting back. Utility bills: 66% paying more, 18% cutting back. Household goods: 53% paying more, 38% cutting back. Healthcare: 50% paying more, 18% cutting back. Housing costs: 48% paying more, 15% cutting back. Cars or car payments: 30% paying more, 18% cutting back.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 20/05/2026

Economic pessimism has persisted throughout Trump's second term. A higher percentage of voters today say inflation and the economy in general are getting worse. Voters also feel worse about other employment-related issues, including job security, job availability, and wages.

Line chart from Data for Progress titled "Share Reporting Things Getting Worse for People Like Me." Shows the share of U.S. likely voters saying each of seven economic aspects is getting worse, from January 2025 to May 2026, across 14 surveys. Inflation or costs of goods remained highest throughout, at 66–78%. The stock market spiked to roughly 58% during the April 2025 market turmoil before falling back to 38%. The economy in general rose from 58% to 67%. Job security, availability of jobs, and wages trended upward overall. Taxes remained relatively flat, around 55–60%.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 20/05/2026

NEW: Voters continue to report that they are paying more for goods, with a large spike in the percentage who say they are paying more for gas. Voters also say they are paying more for groceries and utility bills. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/5/...

Line chart from Data for Progress titled "Voters Report Paying More for Most Goods, Particularly Gas." Shows the share of U.S. likely voters reporting paying more for seven goods from January 2025 to May 2026, across 17 surveys. Groceries and food held the highest share throughout, around 75–81%. Gas started around 56% in early 2025, dipped through summer, then surged sharply to 79% by May 2026, matching groceries. Utility bills held steady around 66%. Household goods, healthcare, and housing costs ranged from roughly 42–53%. Cars or car payments remained lowest, near 30%.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 14/05/2026

“When voters learn about Kennedy’s efforts to tear down these vital services for millions of American seniors and disabled people, they immediately shift their opinions against him by 26 points on net.” Read the full piece from Matthew Cortland here: www.dataforprogress.org/insights/202...

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Attack Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the Weakest Point in His Record: Medicaid Cuts

There is an overwhelming advantage to attacking Kennedy on his administration’s cuts to Medicaid and home care services.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 14/05/2026

NEW DFP Insights from @matthewcort.land: “While attacking Kennedy on his anti-vaccine policies is still convincing to voters, there is an overwhelming advantage to attacking him on his administration’s cuts to Medicaid and home care services.”

Description: Initial ask: Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.? Voters were then split randomly into two groups. Each saw one of the following messages, and was asked again whether they have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Vaccine message: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as U.S. health secretary, has withdrawn longstanding guidelines for routine childhood vaccines and claimed autism is linked to vaccines and Tylenol. Medicaid message: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as U.S. health secretary, has campaigned to cut funding for Medicaid, including home care services for seniors and people with disabilities that allow them to stay in their own homes.
Initial — Favorable: 45%, Unfavorable: 47%
Vaccine message — Favorable: 42%, Unfavorable: 50%
Medicaid message — Favorable: 31%, Unfavorable: 59%

Read the full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/insights/2026/5/14/attack-robert-f-kennedy-jr-on-the-weakest-point-in-his-record-medicaid-cuts

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 14/05/2026

Why does disability policy matter? Medicaid is the program that pays for the home care services that allow disabled people — kids, adults, seniors — to live in their own homes, with their families, instead of being locked up in institutions. RFK Jr's attacks on home care are incredibly unpopular

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Catherine Fraser @cathfraser.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

and he cites @brettchristophers.bsky.social's The Price Is Wrong!!!

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ActBlue Union @actblueunion.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If our CEO can afford to spend millions on travel, she can afford to pay workers their fair share. Learn more about how ActBlue executives are allocating funds here: www.wsj.com/politics/ele...

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Inside Democratic Fundraiser ActBlue’s Big Spending and Internal Drama

The group faces investigations from the Justice Department and congressional Republicans six months before the 2026 midterms.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 06/05/2026

📢 Come work at Data for Progress! Interested in research and passionate about progressive politics? We're hiring a Senior Polling Analyst to help draft survey questions, analyze data, and communicate results to movement partners. Apply below ⤵️ www.dataforprogress.org/jobs/senior-...

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 29/04/2026

A progressive affordability agenda is overwhelmingly popular with voters across the political spectrum. Each of the policies tested has support from at least 3 in 5 voters — including a majority of persuadable and Trump 2024 voters. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

Crosstab chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Key Voting Groups Support a Progressive Agenda Focused on Lowering Costs and Taking on Corporations.
Description: Lawmakers in Congress are proposing the following policies. For each policy, please say if you support or oppose it.

See crosstabs for full question results: http://www.filesforprogress.org/datasets/2026/4/dfp_progressive_affordability_policies.pdf

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IMEU Policy Project @imeupolicy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

NEW POLLS: Last week, 40 Senators voted for resolutions to block weapons to Israel. A majority of voters across Arizona, California, Colorado, and Michigan - including the vast majority of Democrats and Independents - supported those resolutions. More findings below 🔽

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Majority of Arizona, California, Colorado, and Michigan Voters Support Blocking Bombs To Israel
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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 22/04/2026

NEW: This Earth Day, we find that a strong, bipartisan majority of voters (66%) think access to clean air and water should be a top priority for the U.S. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: A Strong Majority of Voters Think Ensuring Clean Air and Water for Every Community Should Be a Top Priority.
Description: To what extent, if any, do you think the U.S. should prioritize making sure every community has access to clean air and water?
All likely voters — This should be a top priority: 66%, This is important, but not a top priority: 25%, This should not be a priority: 6%, Don't know: 2%
Democrat — This should be a top priority: 70%, This is important, but not a top priority: 20%, This should not be a priority: 8%, Don't know: 2%
Independent / Third party — This should be a top priority: 66%, This is important, but not a top priority: 27%, This should not be a priority: 5%, Don't know: 2%
Republican — This should be a top priority: 62%, This is important, but not a top priority: 30%, This should not be a priority: 4%, Don't know: 3%

April 17–20, 2026 survey of 1,085 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 21/04/2026

Our poll with @imeupolicy.bsky.social finds that voters in multiple states support blocking weapons transfers to Israel, including California (67%), Colorado (61%), Arizona (58%), and Michigan (53%). www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

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Table titled "Independent Voters in Multiple States Support Blocking Weapons Transfers to Israel."

In January, the Trump administration announced the delivery of over 20,000 bombs to Israel, including bombs used in military operations in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. The U.S. Senate will soon hold a vote on whether to stop the transfer. Respondents were asked whether they would approve or disapprove of the Senate voting to stop the transfer; percentages reflect those who strongly or somewhat approve.

In California, 79% of Democrats, 76% of Independents/third party, and 35% of Republicans approve.

In Colorado, 85% of Democrats, 60% of Independents/third party, and 36% of Republicans approve.

In Arizona, 74% of Democrats, 62% of Independents/third party, and 35% of Republicans approve.

In Michigan, 67% of Democrats, 60% of Independents/third party, and 30% of Republicans approve.
Based on April 6–13, 2026 surveys of 2,164 likely voters across AZ, CA, CO, and MI.

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Todd Tucker @toddntucker.com · 16/04/2026

NEW from @rooseveltinstitute.org: 🔥Major report from @betonyjones.bsky.social @joepeck.co.uk on how Biden pursued pro-labor clean energy policy. 🔥Me 👇on why this matters, and what a new World Bank about-face on industrial policy tells us about this era rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/what-th...

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What the Biden Admin’s Labor-Forward Clean Energy Strategy Tells Us About Inclusive Industrial Policies

As a surprising new World Bank report further mainstreams industrial policy, the debate over incorporating labor standards persists.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 16/04/2026

Half of voters, including 61% of Independents, support removing President Trump from office due to his threat to Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight.”

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Half of Voters Want Trump Removed From Office for Iran Threat.
Description: On April 7, President Trump made the following statement about Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Do you think President Trump should or should not be removed from office for this statement?
All likely voters — President Trump should be removed from office: 50%, Don't know: 4%, President Trump should not be removed from office: 45%
Democrat — President Trump should be removed from office: 84%, Don't know: 4%, President Trump should not be removed from office: 11%
Independent / Third party — President Trump should be removed from office: 61%, Don't know: 7%, President Trump should not be removed from office: 32%
Republican — President Trump should be removed from office: 11%, Don't know: 3%, President Trump should not be removed from office: 86%

April 9–14, 2026 survey of 1,301 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 16/04/2026

NEW: In mid-March, 49% of Independent voters disapproved of Trump's handling of the conflict with Iran. Today, that disapproval has risen to 70%.

Time series chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Increasingly Disapprove of Trump's Handling of Iran.
Description: Do you approve or disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling each of the following issues?
— The conflict with Iran

Democrat — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Mar 13, 2026 (-59%) and the lowest response recorded on Apr 14, 2026 (-71%).
Independent / Third party — Decreased, with the highest response reported on Mar 13, 2026 (-9%) and the lowest response recorded on Apr 14, 2026 (-43%).
Republican — Increased, with the highest response reported on Apr 14, 2026 (57%) and the lowest response recorded on Mar 13, 2026 (43%).
2 surveys of 2,560 U.S. likely voters, conducted March 13–April 14, 2026.

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Climate and Community Institute @cplusc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Nationally, polling by @dataforprogress.org shows that the majority of voters want their elected officials to address the climate and cost of living crises together—and they believe it is possible. (4/10)

70% of voters think that economic policy can lower costs while directly reducing emissions.

55% of voters say they want elected officials to address the climate crisis and rising cost of living through coordinated policies.

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Climate and Community Institute @cplusc.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🚨🚨 Today, we’re launching “Stop Greed Build Green,” a strategic framework and agenda to confront the affordability crisis and the climate crisis together by putting working people in charge of the economy and the climate transition. (1/10)

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A new framework to put the working class in charge of climate and economic transformation.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 15/04/2026

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Michigan’s Dem Senate Race Is Wide Open, AIPAC Is Toxic, Hasan Piker Is Not The Michigan Senate primary is effectively a tie, and Democratic voters are more worried about AIPAC than Hasan Piker. Read today's 'First Draft' by @andrewperez.bsky.social: zeteo.com/p/exclusive-...

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EXCLUSIVE POLL: Michigan’s Dem Senate Race Is Wide Open, AIPAC Is Toxic, Hasan Piker Is Not

The Michigan Senate primary is effectively a tie, and Democratic voters are more worried about AIPAC’s influence than Hasan Piker. Plus, a fifth accuser waves Eric Swalwell out of Congress.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 14/04/2026

Voters express high trust in nurses (92%), their personal or family doctor (90%), and doctors in general (86%). A minority of voters say they trust RFK Jr. (40%), Dr. Oz (36%), or “podcasters or health influencers on social media” (29%). www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Voters Trust Vaccines and Medical Professionals Over Health Influencers and Trump Officials.
Description: How much do you trust each of the following, if at all?
Nurses — Trust: 91%, Don't trust: 7%
Your personal or family doctor <strong>[SPLIT 3B]</strong> — Trust: 90%, Don't trust: 6%
Doctors <strong>[SPLIT 3A]</strong> — Trust: 87%, Don't trust: 12%
Scientists <strong>[SPLIT 2A]</strong> — Trust: 78%, Don't trust: 17%
Medical researchers at major universities <strong>[SPLIT 2B]</strong> — Trust: 76%, Don't trust: 17%
Childhood vaccines <strong>[SPLIT 1B]</strong> — Trust: 74%, Don't trust: 21%
Vaccines in general — Trust: 70%, Don't trust: 27%
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — Trust: 62%, Don't trust: 33%
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Trust: 62%, Don't trust: 33%
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — Trust: 59%, Don't trust: 34%
World Health Organization (WHO) — Trust: 57%, Don't trust: 33%
COVID-19 vaccines <strong>[SPLIT 1A]</strong> — Trust: 54%, Don't trust: 42%
Large pharmaceutical companies (such as Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, or Pfizer) — Trust: 48%, Don't trust: 46%
Donald Trump — Trust: 43%, Don't trust: 56%
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — Trust: 40%, Don't trust: 48%
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools for medical information — Trust: 37%, Don't trust: 55%
Mehmet Oz, also known as Dr. Oz — Trust: 36%, Don't trust: 47%
Mike Tyson — Trust: 30%, Don't trust: 40%
Podcasts or health influencers on social media — Trust: 29%, Don't trust: 58%

March 5–12, 2026 survey of 2,350 U.S. likely voters.

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 14/04/2026

NEW with @314action.bsky.social: Support for "Make America Healthy Again" is soft, with only 14% of voters identifying with the MAHA movement. www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2026/4/...

Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress.
Title: Few Voters Identify With the MAHA Movement, Even Among Republicans.
Description: Which of the following best describes your relationship to the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement?
Response Options:
A) I consider myself part of the MAHA movement
B) I support many of its goals but don't consider myself part of the movement
C) I do not support the MAHA movement
D) Not sure
All likely voters — 14% chose A, 39% chose B, 34% chose C, 14% chose D
Democrat — 3% chose A, 26% chose B, 56% chose C, 15% chose D
Independent / Third party — 7% chose A, 41% chose B, 35% chose C, 17% chose D
Republican — 29% chose A, 50% chose B, 12% chose C, 10% chose D
Swing district — 13% chose A, 40% chose B, 33% chose C, 14% chose D

March 5–12, 2026 survey of 2,350 U.S. likely voters.

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IMEU Policy Project @imeupolicy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

In a general election between a Republican and Democrat with identical views about prioritizing support for Israel, Republicans win by 4. Democrats who say they are willing to reduce support for Israel win by 11 - a 15-point jump.

In a general election between Republicans and Democrats with identical views about prioritizing support for Israel, Republicans win. Democrats who shift to saying they will reduce support for Israel win by double-digits.

In a race between a Democrat and Republican who both prioritize support for Israel identically, the Republican wins by 4 points. 10% of Democratic voters say they would sit out such an election and just 3% of Republicans would vote for the Democrat.

In a split test, a Democratic candidate who says they would reduce support for Israel wins by 11 points (52-41) over a Republican candidate who prioritizes support for Israel - a 15-point jump for the Democrat. Only 1% of Democrats say they would sit out such an election and 15% of Republican voters say they would support the Democrat.

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IMEU Policy Project @imeupolicy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The poll found that a plurality of Americans (43%) think Israel has too much influence over US foreign policy, including 59% of Democrats and 25% of Republicans. A majority of voters oppose Trump's strikes on Iran and support war powers resolutions in Congress.

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IMEU Policy Project @imeupolicy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

NEW POLL: 56% of voters say Trump's war against Iran benefits Israel over the US. Just 29% believe the US benefits more. Our poll with Demand Progress and conducted by Data for Progress also finds this war for Israel will be a liability for Republicans in November. More below 🔽

A Majority Of Voters Believe War With Iran Is For Israel's Benefit Over America's

A poll released on March 19th by IMEUPP and Demand Progress, and conducted by DFP, found 56% of voters believe war with Iran is for Israel's benefit over America's while just 29% say it is for America's benefit more.

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Lead Locally @leadlocally.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Time to take action to defeat Turning Point USA's fossil fuel agenda and elect clean energy champions to the SRP, a utility board in the Phoenix metro area! 🚨 🚨 🚨 Phone bank w/ us this Thurs, March 5 @ 6-8 pm MT www.mobilize.us/leadlocally/...

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Data for Progress @dataforprogress.org · 24/02/2026

Data for Progress is hosting our next Progressive Tech Open Mic on March 11 at 4pm ET! We're now accepting submissions to present — please reach out if you have a topic or cool project you'd like to share. To RSVP or sign up to present, please email erin@dataforprogress.org.

The 20th Progressive Tech Open Mic
Hosted by Data for Progress
Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 4pm ET

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Josh Lappen @jlappen1.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

New from @gruberte.bsky.social and I in @science.org: The energy transition is at risk, and energy models are missing the threat. Fossil energy networks from oil to coal to gas have minimum viable scales of operation, and those thresholds are closer than we think: www.science.org/doi/epdf/10.... 💡🔌

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Fossil energy minimum viable scale

Unseen infrastructural threats to safety and decarbonization may arise as fossil energy systems are phased out

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

You should read this piece. Adam is right: the core theory behind the anti-ICE mobilization here in Minneapolis isn’t really a political ideology, but that neighbors are neighbors and must be protected.

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Christopher Terry @christopherterry.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.

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