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Improving government decision making by surveying Americans on key issues, and sharing their recommendations with leaders, media + the public. linktr.ee/publicconsultation

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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 07/10/2026
Americans may disagree over abortion’s morality, but PPC surveys show majorities of Americans in both parties agree that doctors should not be imprisoned for providing abortions before fetal viability. See the bipartisan common ground across 100+ specific issues in our bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 02/10/2026
What happens when We the People decide what federal tax policy should be? PPC surveyed 20,000+ Americans nationally and in the battlegrounds and found bipartisan agreement on changing taxes – mainly on the ultra-wealthy – that would raise $455 billion in new revenue.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 29/09/2026
Americans say Congress reflects the will of the people 35% of the time. PPC surveys found majorities of Democrats and Republicans see more public influence in Congress as a path to them better serving the common good. We the People have common ground. What if Congress built on it?
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 28/09/2026
Would you believe Americans across parties agree on ways to fix our immigration system? PPC surveys show bipartisan majority support for new government actions. Swipe through, then explore the full common ground at the link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 25/09/2026
When it comes to the environment and energy, are Americans miles apart? Turns out PPC survey results show we are not. Congress may be divided. But among We the People, there’s extensive bipartisan common ground. Explore where the people agree at the link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 22/09/2026
Political debates can make Americans seem deeply divided. But on issues like the cost of living, health care, housing, Social Security, and immigration, PPC’s surveys find more bipartisan common ground than the headlines suggest.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 21/09/2026
The new federal housing law takes steps to increase supply. How much further do Americans want Congress to go? @politico.com's Morning Money highlights PPC’s survey findings on housing affordability solutions that majorities of Americans from both parties agree on. Read it below.
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What David Solomon thinks
The battle over how to regulate rewards programs linked to dollar-pegged digital assets known as stablecoins has been a major obstacle to passing a crypto market bill.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 18/09/2026
Americans say government does what most people want just 35% of the time. Yet nearly 9 in 10 say listening more to We the People would help Congress find common ground. PPC surveys found 100+ policy proposals where majorities of both Republicans & Democrats agree. Link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 17/09/2026
As grocery bills remain high, what do Americans want done about SNAP? @newsweek.com examines PPC survey findings showing majority support – from both Republicans and Democrats – for increasing benefits. Read the full coverage for how support for higher SNAP benefits extended across party lines.
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Democrats and Republicans Want Higher SNAP Benefits as Grocery Bills Rise
Majorities of voters from both parties support higher SNAP benefits for people living alone, a new survey has found.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 16/09/2026
AI is changing fast. But Americans already agree on more of the guardrails than you might expect. PPC surveys show bipartisan support – nationally and across the battlegrounds – for government regulating high-impact AI, deepfakes and more. Watch to see where the common ground is.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 16/09/2026
What more do Mainers want Congress to do on housing? The Portland Press Herald examines PPC findings showing support – across party lines in Maine and its 2nd District – for five proposals addressing housing costs. Read the full coverage.
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Mainers want Congress to go further than new federal housing law, poll finds
Proposals to spend billions on affordable housing got bipartisan support from Mainers.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 15/09/2026
Think Americans can’t agree on abortion? When asked about what the law should be – whether doctors should be sent to prison – PPC surveys found surprising common ground across party lines and across the country. What else do Americans agree on more than we realize?
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 11/09/2026
Read the op-ed for Kull’s breakdown of the data and the striking bipartisan common ground: usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/09/08/republicans-democrats-government-run-health-insurance/91548905007
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Americans aren't divided on health care. Washington is. | Opinion
Drug pricing. Medicaid. Medicare. The ACA. Substance use treatment. On every one of these fronts, bipartisan majorities want government to do more.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 11/09/2026
In a new @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com op-ed, PPC Director Steven Kull highlights the research showing striking bipartisan agreement on healthcare: majorities of Republicans and Democrats want the government to do more to make it affordable – and agree on many solutions. Read it in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 10/09/2026
While there’s division over the morality of abortion – turns out there’s bipartisan agreement on what the law should be. PPC surveys found common ground in the battlegrounds and nationally on when abortion should be a crime and on whether birth control access should be increased.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 08/09/2026
Immigration is often framed as a choice between mass deportation or letting millions stay illegally. PPC surveys show bipartisan majorities support another option: a path to legal status for most and deportation for those with a criminal record. See the agreement in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 04/09/2026
What happened to the money Americans were promised in retirement? Without action, Social Security will be cut by over a fifth in 2032. We asked Americans what to do. Surprise: majorities of both parties want the same fixes. And it goes beyond retirement. Full common ground results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 02/09/2026
When it comes to immigration, many assume Democrats and Republicans are hopelessly divided. PPC’s new surveys tell a different story: majorities of Americans from both parties agree on major policies – including what to do about millions living in the U.S. without legal status.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 28/08/2026
When asked what government should do about the cost of living, Republicans and Democrats agree on more than you might expect. National PPC surveys show extensive bipartisan common ground on 100+ proposals, including on affordability. Share to put agreement back in the conversation.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 26/08/2026
See where bipartisan public agreement extends beyond the new housing law: usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/08/24/congress-bipartisan-bill-housing-shortage-poll/91388768007
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Corporations are buying up homes. Voters want to ban that. | Opinion
In surveys we conducted nationally, Republicans and Democrats expressed agreement on far more housing policies than political debate would suggest.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 26/08/2026
Congress took steps dealing with housing. Do Americans want lawmakers to go further? In a @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com op-ed, PPC founder Steven Kull examines cross-party support for more affordable housing, rental assistance and limits on corporate homeownership. Read it in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 25/08/2026
What do Americans think should be done to save Social Security benefits? Majorities of Democrats and Republicans agree on solutions. Watch the video to see which have bipartisan support – nationally, and across competitive states and districts. Full results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 21/08/2026
What should Congress do about Social Security’s looming funding problem? PPC surveys show majorities of Republicans and Democrats – nationally and across the battlegrounds – agree on several fixes. Watch to see which solutions have bipartisan support. Full results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 20/08/2026
Raising kids costs families two important things: money and time. Do Americans agree on what would help? Across the battlegrounds, majorities of Democrats and Republicans back federal proposals to ease both. Explore the full survey results at the link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 17/08/2026
What would it take to make raising a family more affordable? PPC surveys find broad bipartisan support for policies that ease the costs of raising children – including child care, paid leave, and preschool. See the full national and battleground results at the link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 13/08/2026
Should families with children get more federal support? Large bipartisan majorities favor more federal help with the costs of raising children and time to care for them. Which proposal would make the biggest difference for families you know? Full results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 12/08/2026
When income doesn’t cover the basics, what role should government play? From Medicaid spending to the federal minimum wage, majorities of Democrats and Republicans support government doing more. That agreement holds nationwide and across the battlegrounds. Full findings in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 10/08/2026
What do Americans think about low-income federal programs? Our surveys found bipartisan support for increasing the minimum wage, food assistance, and Medicaid spending. That agreement held nationwide, and in battleground states and districts. Full results linked in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 10/08/2026
See how the housing policies backed across party lines compare with the new federal law Congress enacted: homes.com/news/poll-finds-one-issue-most-voters-agree-on-more-help-is-needed-for-homebuyers/2115437930
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 10/08/2026
Does the new federal housing law go as far as Americans want? Homes.com examines our latest findings, including support for housing policies that go beyond the law’s limited new funding. Read the full coverage in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 07/08/2026
Americans across party lines are concerned about healthcare access and affordability. What do they think government should do about it? Swipe through to see which solutions drew majority support from both Democrats and Republicans across the battlegrounds. Full results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 07/08/2026
See where bipartisan public opinion lines up on healthcare in Steven Kull’s full FOX 5 interview: fox5dc.com/video/fmc-vvr7mdg8k0dbvrxx
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Survey finds bipartisan support for lowering health care costs
A new University of Maryland survey finds broad agreement among Republican and Democratic voters on several health care proposals, including limits on prescription drug prices, renewed Affordable Care...
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 07/08/2026
Congress has scheduled cuts to Medicaid. But survey results show most Americans it increased. PPC Director Steven Kull joined @fox5dc.bsky.social to discuss the bipartisan support for lowering healthcare costs and expanding coverage. Watch the full segment at the link in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 06/08/2026
Across the country and in the battlegrounds, Republicans and Democrats agree: government should do more for low-income Americans. They support increased food benefits, higher wages, more tax credits, and expanded health coverage. Full common ground results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 05/08/2026
See where Republicans and Democrats aligned on AI, and the question their agreement leaves for Congress: usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/08/02/voters-deepfake-government-testing-ai-regulation/91065789007
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Most Americans want AI regulation. Will Congress listen? | Opinion
Republicans and Democrats alike support the U.S. working with other nations to establish international rules governing the most powerful AI systems.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 05/08/2026
Americans agree across party lines on how government should regulate AI. In @usatodayopinion.usatoday.com, PPC founder Steven Kull examines bipartisan support for federal oversight, AI testing, deepfake rules, and international safeguards. Read the op-ed in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 05/08/2026
See how Republicans and Democrats responded in Pennsylvania’s competitive House districts, and where the parties agreed: pennlive.com/politics/2026/07/pa-poll-finds-bipartisan-support-for-lower-drug-prices-public-option-in-key-us-house-districts.html
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Pa. poll finds bipartisan support for lower drug prices, public option in key U.S. House districts
Pa. residents in the 10th Congressional District overwhelmingly back having a "government-run public option" for healthcare coverage.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 05/08/2026
Where do Pennsylvanians in competitive House districts stand on health care? @pennlive.com examines PPC’s latest survey findings, including support across party lines for proposals to lower drug prices and create a public option. Read the full coverage in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 04/08/2026
Most Americans want to ban drug companies from keeping cheaper generics off the market, just one of many health policies where both parties have common ground. PPC's Charles Lewitus lays out where Republicans and Democrats already agree across the battlegrounds. Full results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 04/08/2026
See where support crossed party lines in the battlegrounds and what the findings may reveal: rollcall.com/2026/07/30/proposals-to-lower-health-costs-get-broad-support-in-battlegrounds
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Proposals to lower health costs get broad support in battlegrounds
Voters in battleground states and congressional districts tend to voice support for proposals in Congress that would expand access to health care or lower drug costs — often irrespective of their part...
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 04/08/2026
Are Americans becoming more open to government involvement in health care? Roll Call examines PPC’s latest survey findings, including bipartisan support for proposals ranging from lowering drug costs to expanding Medicare eligibility. Read the full coverage in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 03/08/2026
Congress recently enacted a new housing law. Would you be surprised to know that both Democrats and Republicans want government to go further? Across the battlegrounds, majorities in both parties support policies to make housing more affordable. Explore the results. Link in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 03/08/2026
Where do Republicans and Democrats find common ground on AI? Read the Washington Examiner's coverage of our latest survey findings and see which policies earned bipartisan support: washingtonexaminer.com/news/4655522/center-ai-standards-innovation-agency-safety-rules-overwhelming-support-poll
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Survey shows bipartisan support for federal AI safety regulations
A survey revealed strong bipartisan support for a federal AI agency to regulate AI and a government-designed test to keep AI developers accountable.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 03/08/2026
Public debate over AI policy often emphasizes disagreement. Our recent survey identified substantial bipartisan support on several policy proposals. @washingtonexaminer.bsky.social puts the findings in context. Article in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 31/07/2026
Curious what other AI policies Republicans and Democrats agreed on? Read The Denver Gazette’s coverage here: denvergazette.com/2026/07/20/survey-voters-in-colorados-8th-congressional-district-back-federal-ai-regulations
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Survey: Voters in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District back federal AI regulations
A majority of both Democrats and Republicans in one of Colorado’s most competitive congressional districts say they support federal regulations on artificial intelligence, according to a recent survey. Members of both major parties residing in the state’s 8th Congressional District were asked their opinions on AI regulation as part of a nationwide survey of 20,000 […]
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 31/07/2026
In Colorado's 8th Congressional District, 89% of both Republicans and Democrats surveyed supported requiring AI-generated deepfakes shared publicly to be labeled. @denvergazette.com reports on what these findings reveal about bipartisan agreement on AI policy. Article in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 31/07/2026
When it comes to the problems that matter most, Americans agree on a lot of the solutions. PPC Assoc. Dir. Charles Lewitus brought recent battleground data to @fox5dc.bsky.social: majorities of both parties agree on major housing policies, even in the most competitive races. Results in bio.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 31/07/2026
Want to see which AI policies earned bipartisan support? Read The Denver Post's coverage of our survey findings here: denverpost.com/2026/07/20/colorado-8th-congressional-district-artificial-intelligence-poll
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Voters in Colorado’s battleground district are wary of AI — and party affiliation doesn’t much matter
“Voters are intrigued by AI, but they have a lot of anxieties,” said Steven Kull of the Program for Public Consultation. “They agree it’s not enough for the tech companies themselves to regulate AI.”
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 31/07/2026
What does common ground on AI look like in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District? New coverage from @denverpost.com looks at our recent survey findings showing that majorities of both Republicans and Democrats supported all seven AI policy proposals tested. Read the article in the comments.
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Program for Public Consultation @publicconsultation.org · 30/07/2026
Healthcare remains one of Americans' top concerns, and most want the government to do more to lower costs. Across the battlegrounds, both parties backed proposals that have come before Congress, from cutting drug prices to broadening eligibility for Medicare. Full survey results in bio.
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