Pennsylvania Voters Take the Helm: A Deliberative Poll Aims to Bridge the Gap in Election Law Debates

PHILADELPHIA — In an effort to bridge the gap in discussion about election laws in Pennsylvania, nearly 200 residents gathered recently to explore voter-related issues, including early voting and voter identification. This initiative, organized by Stanford University’s Deliberative Democracy Lab and the nonprofit group Helena, aimed to provide a platform for ordinary citizens to engage in meaningful dialogue. Participants were selected randomly to reflect the state’s geographic and demographic diversity, ensuring a comprehensive representation of Pennsylvanians. Meeting in small groups at a downtown hotel, they tackled complex topics that typically proliferate in political debates and … Read more

Iowa Congresswoman and Former State Senator Join Trump’s Legal Battle Against Des Moines Register Over Poll Discrepancies

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, alongside former state Senator Brad Zaun, has entered into a legal battle initiated by President Donald Trump targeting the Des Moines Register and J. Ann Selzer, the newspaper’s former pollster. The contentious lawsuit disputes the accuracy of polling results published days before the recent election, which they claim swayed voter perception unfairly. In the contentious poll released by the Des Moines Register in collaboration with Mediacom and executed by Selzer just three days before the election, results depicted Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead over Trump … Read more

Majority of Georgia Voters Support Restrictive Measures for Transgender Athletes, Poll Reveals

Atlanta, GA — A significant majority of voters in Georgia have expressed support for legislation that would require transgender girls and women to participate in sports according to the gender specified on their original birth certificates. A recent poll conducted by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center reveals that more than 70% of respondents favor this measure, with about 60% expressing strong support. The survey, conducted between January 2 and January 10, included 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. This high … Read more

Marquette Poll Reveals Deep Divisions on Supreme Court’s Role and Presidential Powers Among U.S. Adults

MILWAUKEE — According to the latest findings from the Marquette Law School Poll, American adults show a strained but stable relationship with the U.S. Supreme Court, showcasing a populace grappling with significant judicial rulings and the perceived influence of politics on court decisions. This detailed survey records public opinions on various high-profile issues, emphasizing the judiciary’s complex role in contemporary political discourse. As of early December 2024, nearly half of the respondents approve of the Supreme Court’s performance, reflecting a slight increase from earlier ratings. This data suggests a nuanced public confidence in the judiciary, … Read more