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Just in case you're trying to quantify or empirically look for data in finding the underlying issue behind Trump’s growing influence and his insurgency on democratic quarters that were previously depicted as safe zones, here is another reason why. You don't have to go very far particularly in NYC to listen to the growing tsunami of dissent amongst democratic voters and this is only facet. You would be surprised as I was just meeting and randomly asking questions to the man and the streets. This election is a consequential one both domestically and internationally for both political parties. The growing numbers of disaffected democratic voters continues and what comes next should be concerning to those running for office, particularly incumbents on both sides of the aisle. A word from a new political science graduate, stop taking your voters for granted, the ground isn't shifting, it's moving. This isn't a typical election period as there are extenuating factors that are now bubbling to the top of the pot that may very well tip the scale. I ain't no political strategist but I see and pulse the discourse among people and it's being driven by anger. It's times like this I am grateful that I never sought, NOR WILL I EVER RUN FOR OFFICE, BUT EXTREMELY HAPPY I RAN FROM THE VERY IDEA FROM THE INCEPTION. I will be praying for those who do, that they seek to honor the collective and not those who they're collecting from. This is the advice I am giving and it's free. Go and take the pulse of the people if you don't believe me, particularly in areas where you've arrogantly carried the notion that I got these votes all the time and I'm in a safe seat. I can literally see a pattern of dissent brewing.

We hosted in Brussels Professor Simon Hix of the European University Institute in Florence, author of top textbooks on the functioning of the EU, to discuss the latest developments of the 2024 electoral race. Key take-aways: - Right-wing forces (to the right of EPP) continue to grow. However, misalignment will not allow (yet) the formation of stable right wing majorities;  - Nationalist ID group has surpassed Macron’s Renew and is now in 3rd place. - ECR is also threatening to overcome Renew. - Increasing political volatility in the national political arenas may trigger counterintuitive effects: the jobs of MEP and Commissioner become more appealing. At the same time, giving more powers to the EU institutions may be more tempting in order to gain long-term regulatory predictability. Our detailed report provides insights into the overall trends and how these could impact EU’s politics and policies.  It is available here: https://lnkd.in/d2RQKETY #euelections2024 #europeanparliament #europeancommission #eupublicaffairs

In a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll, inflation, immigration, crime, climate change, and abortion emerged as the top five issues critical to voters for the 2024 national election. Leveraging Curate (part of FiscalNote) data, this report dives into the discussion frequency of these issues in local governments across four toss-up states to gain insights into how these issues might affect the outcome of the elections. https://fnlink.co/3wpEVbF #government #localgovernment #immigration #climatechange #inflation

Just in case you're trying to quantify or empirically look for data in finding the underlying issue behind Trump’s growing influence and his insurgency on democratic quarters that were previously depicted as safe zones, here is another reason why. You don't have to go very far particularly in NYC to listen to the growing tsunami of dissent amongst democratic voters and this is only facet. You would be surprised as I was just meeting and randomly asking questions to the man and the streets. This election is a consequential one both domestically and internationally for both political parties. The growing numbers of disaffected democratic voters continues and what comes next should be concerning to those running for office, particularly incumbents on both sides of the aisle. A word from a new political science graduate, stop taking your voters for granted, the ground isn't shifting, it's moving. This isn't a typical election period as there are extenuating factors that are now bubbling to the top of the pot that may very well tip the scale. I ain't no political strategist but I see and pulse the discourse among people and it's being driven by anger. It's times like this I am grateful that I never sought, NOR WILL I EVER RUN FOR OFFICE, BUT EXTREMELY HAPPY I RAN FROM THE VERY IDEA FROM THE INCEPTION. I will be praying for those who do, that they seek to honor the collective and not those who they're collecting from. This is the advice I am giving and it's free. Go and take the pulse of the people if you don't believe me, particularly in areas where you've arrogantly carried the notion that I got these votes all the time and I'm in a safe seat. I can literally see a pattern of dissent brewing.

Which are the top consensual and top polarizing topics for parties across the EU and users of the EU&I app? Check out the op-ed written by my colleague Andres Reiljan 👇

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In a recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll, inflation, immigration, crime, climate change, and abortion emerged as the top five issues critical to voters for the 2024 national election. Local governments actively discuss and address these issues, reflecting their community significance. Leveraging Curate (part of FiscalNote) data, this report dives into the discussion frequency of these issues in local governments across four toss-up states to gain insights into how these issues might affect the outcome of the elections. https://fnlink.co/3wpEVbF #government #localgovernment #climatechange #inflation #immigration