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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 6d

Our new report highlights rising concerns about jobs and wages, especially among younger voters.

As GSG VP Katie Drapcho says: “This is a generation of voters with pretty pronounced concerns when it comes to the economy.”

Read the story via @politico.com: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘Underwater’: Young voters, Black Americans sour on Trump as job market struggles

The economy has defied the worst forecasts, but its resilience masks weaknesses that expose elements of his coalition to any slowdown in employment.

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 12d

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

Anti-vaccine policies are unpopular, and more Americans are pro-vaccine than anti-vaccine.

Read the full reports: navigatorresearch.org/maha-the-pol... & navigatorresearch.org/maha-america...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 16d

Last week at the Business Council of New York State’s 2025 Annual Meeting, GSG's Annie Norbitz joined New York State Assemblymember Jonathan Rivera on a panel, where Annie shared key GSG insights from polling data and gave a presentation about voter sentiment in the nation and New York.

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 19d

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

To win the debate around Trump’s deploying of the National Guard, Democrats must acknowledge crime is a problem and show why deploying the Guard is not the solution and provide an alternative.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/trumps-natio...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 21d

Then, sign up for our webinar held TODAY AT 1PM ET to dive into the findings and hear from Matt Canter and Katie Drapcho, the experts who have been leading this research for years: globalstrategygroup.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Eye on the Economy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

An unbiased look at voter perceptions of today's economy, core economic issues, and the government's impact in the eyes of voters.

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · 21d

For five years now, GSG experts have been tracking voter’s perceptions of the economy. Today, you can read our latest findings.

Dive into the data on voters across the partisan divide, young people, women, and more: globalstrategygroup.com/2025/09/18/e...

Eye on the Economy: September 2025 | Global Strategy Group

Global Strategy Group’s Eye on the Economy research series – now in its fifth year – explores voters’ ever-changing perceptions of the economy, personal financial challenges, and the government’s impa...

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Aug 29

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

On schools, Americans worry most about kids’ well-being and what they’re learning – specifically, the threat of school shootings and whether students are learning what they need to succeed.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/latest-repor...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Aug 22

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

As tariffs continue to dominate the negative conversation Americans are hearing about Trump, his tariffs remain deeply unpopular.

Read the full reports:
⭐ navigatorresearch.org/two-thirds-o...
⭐ navigatorresearch.org/less-than-on...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you to everyone for coming out to our GSG-sponsored Chicago Women's Network Happy Hour! Building a community for women in the Democratic political space is integral as we continue to push for progress together.

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Aug 1

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

Gen Z are more passive news consumers, whose media diets revolve more around social media websites, online news websites, and social media creators and influencers for news.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jul 24

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

Most Americans already see the Republican budget plan as benefiting the wealthy, without significant benefits for everyday people.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/majorities-s...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jul 21

Amid this chaotic political climate, we’re constantly seeking better ways to measure and understand public opinion — from improving polling accuracy to testing new research methods. Hear more about our approach from some of our leading pollsters and data scientists. vimeo.com/1100667274?s...

Innovation in Uncertain Times

This is "Innovation in Uncertain Times" by Global Strategy Group on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jul 11

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

The framing of Trump’s mass deportation plan—and offering a clear alternative—is critical: when shown a balanced option with paths to legal status, nearly two-thirds of Americans prefer it.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/americans-lo...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jul 1

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

Nearly half of Americans passively consume news, especially younger, independent and less engaged voters—a weak spot for Democrats in 2024. However, they now rate Trump’s performance negatively.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/focus-group-...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jul 1

At GSG, innovation is core to how we do research.

Our new Adaptive Interviewing approach uses AI to transform traditional surveys into dynamic conversations – just the latest tool to better measure and understand public opinion.

Learn more: globalstrategygroup.com/2025/07/01/g...

Deeper Insights with Adaptive Interviews | Global Strategy Group

GSG's AI-powered Adaptive Interviews are an exciting new research tool

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 25

Marking three years after the overturning of Roe with new @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social data:

Americans say it will grow harder to access abortion in the coming years—particularly in states with new restrictions on abortion post-Roe.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/three-years-...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 23

GSG's @nickgourevitch.bsky.social breaks down the GOP's budget bill — and why voters are paying attention: “It’s a powerful thing to be able to say they are cutting Medicaid and people’s health care...”

Read the latest in @cnn.com: www.cnn.com/2025/06/22/p...

Sweeping GOP budget bill illuminates the central fault line in the modern Republican coalition | CNN Politics

The sweeping Republican budget bill advancing through Congress illuminates the central fault line in the modern GOP electoral coalition more starkly than any legislation in decades.

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 20

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

Medicaid cuts are a dealbreaker for many Americans, including Republicans.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/republicans-...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 18

Over the last week, both sealed their nominations for governor. We are thrilled to continue working with them as they seek higher office in two critical elections this November.

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 18

Virginia and New Jersey – the only states with governor races in 2025 – boast two outstanding candidates that GSG has been proud to partner with since their first runs for Congress in 2018:

⭐ @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

⭐ @abigailspanberger.com

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 5

In today's landscape, Democrats are grappling with a critical question: Is talking about democracy a winning message—or just an abstraction voters tune out?

Our newest report sheds light on the issue and helps reframe messaging that works.

Read it now: globalstrategygroup.com/2025/06/05/d...

Democracy in the Balance: A Shifting Political Landscape

“Democracy” is invoked on campaign trails, cable news, and in everyday conversation—its meaning and value remains elusive and uncertain.

globalstrategygroup.com

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · Jun 4

Hispanic/Latino voters are a fundamental voting bloc for Democrats. We work with partners like Somos Votantes to track how the community's attitudes towards Trump have changed since he took office.

Check out our latest poll cited in @politico.com Recast newsletter: www.politico.com/newsletters/...

Group urges tactical change to win back Latinos

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · May 30

New data from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social:

The best way to talk about Trump’s corruption is to acknowledge it as a problem across Washington, as opposed to just a Trump problem.

Read the full report: navigatorresearch.org/the-grift-th...

GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · May 30

You can read more about their discussion and Catalist's widely anticipated new report here: catalist.us/whathappened...

WHAT HAPPENED IN 2024 | Catalist

AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Introduction Catalist’s What Happened reports offer a comprehensive voter-file based view of the electorate after every major presidential and midterm ele...

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GSG Political @gsgpolitical.bsky.social · May 30

Check out GSG's @will-jordan.bsky.social ‪who spoke on Catalist's panel all about what happened during the 2024 election.

He discussed his analyses of demographic trends alongside Ilyse Hogue of New America and Tory Gavito of Way to Win, and Hillary Anderson of Catalist.

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