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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Trump’s second term in two charts. A bit more context at my (Free!) substack: charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/trumps-sec...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Trump approval has continued down, and is especially bleak on the economy, war with Iran , gas prices, and inflation & cost of living. . New @MULawPoll *National* survey. On my (free!) Substack. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/part-2-tru...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Every time I use Claude I think of this line: “Here I am, brain the size of a planet and they ask me to take you down to the bridge. Call that job satisfaction? 'Cos I don't.” It induces a little guilt on my part.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Primary day in Wisconsin. Who supports Francesca Hong? charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/primary-da...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The path to the Wisconsin Democratic nomination The primary horserace has been "eventful". I review the bidding (my Substack is free.) charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/the-path-t...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Who do you trust? How old are you? Trust in other people is dramatically lower among younger people than the olds charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/who-do-you...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

For the second day in a row the public agrees with the Supreme Court on 2 of 3 major rulings. On birthright citizenship and limits on transgender athletes the public and Court come down on the same side. On campaign coordination the public disagrees with the Court. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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The Court and Public Opinion, day 2

The Court and public agree on 2 of 3 rulings on last day of term

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Supreme Court, on June 29th, allowed counting of late arriving ballots, rejected an attempt to fire a member of the Federal Reserve, but allowed the president to fire heads of other independent agencies for any reason. The public agrees on the first two, but not on the third. Link below--

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The Court and Public Opinion

The Supreme Court and the public agree on 2 of 3 cases today

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Who do you trust? Be a doctor, a marine or a cop. Don't be Congress, AI companies or Facebook. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I posted yesterday about favorability to the Democratic Socialists of America among Democrats. Today, by popular request, I’ve added tables about DSA favorability among all adults at the bottom of that post. A useful comparison & context. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/opinion-of...

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Opinion of Democratic Socialists of America among Democrats

Views of DSA among Democrats are driven more by ideology than age or urban residence

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Comparing adults, registered and likely voters. Generally modest differences but a few notable shifts. The table is too large for X, so go to my (free!) substack to see it. Attached is a hint. My Substack. Did I mention It is free? charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/comparing-...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Trump approval is low overall, but on the economy and inflation it is terrible. Inflation is #1 and economy is #2 most important issue. New @MULawPoll national survey on Trump approval across issues. Full post on my (free!) substack: open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Dem vs Dem and Rep vs Rep in Wisconsin. Wisconsin budget surplus bill gets both bipartisan support and opposition. And is defeated. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Consumer Sentiment, presidential approval and the midterms Consumer sentiment helped Trump in his 1st term, is damaging him now. Full post: open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

How to spend a surplus: Property tax relief, schools, both? For now, the answer is neither Voters want both property tax relief and more special education funding; partisan divide is less strong than other issues. You'd think an opportunity for the compromise bill open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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How to spend a surplus

Property tax relief, schools, both? For now, the answer is neither.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

A GOP problem in one response. Even among Trump loyalists the cost of living is a problem. And this response was from my January poll, when 50% said gas prices were DOWN. Now 93% say they are UP. P.S. My substack is free. See the full post here: substack.com/@charlesatpo...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Ninth Republican incumbent retires in Wisconsin Assembly This is the 2nd GOP retirement in a competitive Assembly seat. See on my (free!) Substack: charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/ninth-repu...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Boys and girls! Young and old! And Donald Trump All but the olds soured on Trump in 2025. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/boys-and-g...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Wisconsin state Senator Andre Jacque (R - New Franken) became the 6th Republican to announce he will not seek reelection. There are 18 GOP senators, so 1/3 are not running. This district is solidly Republican. Past votes are for the current post 2024 boundaries.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

California billionaire tax now on ballot. In my Marquette Law School Poll national survey released last week we asked about a “special additional tax on billionaires.” A substantial 73% majority favor such a tax, including a majority of Republicans. Clip from last week’s release.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Rep. Dean Kaufert (R-53rd) announced his retirement April 27th, the 8th Republican to not seek reelection. This creates an open seat in one of the most competitive Assembly seats. The seat has trended Democratic in recent elections.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

On Wednesday I did a half-hour on WCPT 820AM in Chicago with guest host Ed Yohnka. I thought it was a fun conversation with a fellow polling junkie in which we reviewed what’s been happening in the polls this week. Here is the link: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...

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WCPT 820 Interview: Charles Franklin - Joan Esposito: Live, Local & Progressive

Filling in for Joan Esposito, Ed Yohnka is joined by Charles Franklin, professor of Law and Public Policy at Marquette University Law School, and director of the Marquette Law School Poll. Catch "Joa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Here are presidential approvals across issues, and by party. This is our new NATIONAL poll, not Wisconsin. Note the range of approval among Reps: not all the same. Below 50 w Reps on inflation. Low Independent approval is midterm problem for GOP. Inflation/Cost of living #1 issue

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Opinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

New Marquette Law School national survey finds high approval of Iran cease-fire, low support for the war, and few who think U.S. goals have been achieved. (@pollsandvotes.bsky.social) law.marquette.edu/poll/2026/04...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Cease-fire good; war bad. 75% approve of the cease-fire in the U.S.-Iran war and 24% disapprove. At the same time, only 21% say the U.S. has achieved its goals in the war, while 78% say the goals have not been met. 63% say there were not sufficient reasons for war.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Net favorability to JD Vance. Who likes him, who doesn't, and how much?

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Second Term Worse than the First. Consumer sentiment is far worse in 2nd term than in 1st. Economic sentiment was a tremendous advantage in the first Trump term and is a tremendous burden in the second. 1/n

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A new Wisconsin counties mnemonic Liberal Chris Taylor sweeps conservative Maria Lazar in Supreme Court race In Wisconsin we have the historically crucial and very red WOW counties (Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha) and the usually competitive BOW (Brown, Outagamie, Winnebago) ... 1/n

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Opinion of the Iran war in Wisconsin. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This is an unexpected statement from Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson (R) to the Wall Street Journal today.

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is on Tuesday. Here is a review of how Court elections have changed from conservative dominance to liberal control over the past 30 years. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Approval of the Supreme Court dropped sharply after the Dobbs decision. It has declined again in 2025-26. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The paradox that an unpopular Democratic party keeps winning. Democrats have reservations about their party but unite in opposing Trump. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

For those who follow Wisconsin politics, the next @MULawPoll will be released Tuesday, March 24 at 12:15pm CST. law.marquette.edu/2026-03-24/i...

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On the Issues: Marquette Law School Poll | Marquette University Law School

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

House retirements in 2026: Lots of turnover, but mostly in safe seats and across the ideological spectrum open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

What Wisconsin Independents Think. Third in a series on partisan and independent attitudes in the most competitive state in the nation. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/what-wisco...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Was the Iraq war worth fighting Some perspective on public opinion and the endless war open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

What Wisconsin Democrats Think: Extremely unified in opposition to Trump and his works open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This week I’m looking behind the toplines to see what partisans and independents think about 23 topics in Wisconsin. Today we start with Republicans. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Opinion of Trump’s military actions are malleable … but approval of Trump barely budges. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Opinion of Trump’s military actions are malleable

… but approval of Trump barely budges

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Opposition to data centers surged in Wisconsin. Republicans remain mildly opposed but independents and Democrats became strongly opposed since October. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Party and ideology in Wisconsin open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Public opinion favors Supreme Court decision striking down Trump tariffs In Jan. 63% said Court should rule against Trump, including 33% of Republicans open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Which presidents have had the lowest and the highest Gallup approval ratings? Who the highest low? Who the lowest high? Gallup will no longer do approval polls, so these are the final all-time records. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/highest-hi...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Gallup ends presidential approval polling. There are plenty of alternatives but having one firm back the 1930s was a great continuity. Here is my last update of their series. RIP. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

If Democrats are so unpopular, why are they winning? Discontent doesn’t mean defection. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

New @MULawPoll national survey looks at ICE, Renee Good shooting, deportations, Trump approval and 2026 generic ballot. charlesatpollsandvotes.substack.com/p/ice-renee-...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Wisconsin Assembly top races. Democrats have to run the table of competitive races to win a majority of seats. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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Charles Franklin @pollsandvotes.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

There are 4 top races in the Wisconsin state Senate. Democrats need 3 of the 4 to win a majority. One of the Republicans just announced his retirement. open.substack.com/pub/charlesa...

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