Data & Analysis

3 in 5 Americans Overestimate How Much Gas Prices Have Risen, Survey Finds

The Politico poll found roughly one-quarter of respondents believed prices in their zip code rose by $3 or more, an increase that has not occurred anywhere in the U.S.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 3 min read
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Toronto, New York and Washington Top List of Most Polluted Cities as Wildfires Burn

IQAir data shows Canadian wildfire smoke drove hazardous air quality across eastern North America this week, with particulate levels exceeding WHO guidelines by 10 times in some areas.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michigan Senate Primary Poll Shows Stevens Leading El-Sayed by 7 Points With Weeks to Go

The Democratic primary, seen as a battle between the progressive wing and party establishment, will determine who faces GOP nominee Mike Rogers in November.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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National Border Patrol Council Backs Paxton for Senate After Previously Endorsing Cornyn

The reversal comes as a new poll shows Democratic candidate James Talarico tied with Paxton at 47% among likely Texas voters, threatening GOP control of the seat.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Platner Campaign Polls Potential Replacements as Pressure Mounts on Maine Senate Bid

Democratic nominee's team tested head-to-head matchups for five possible successors against Sen. Collins, with internal polling showing the candidate trailing 47 percent to 42 percent.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, July 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Americans' Concerns About AI Outweigh Excitement Nearly Threefold, New Poll Shows

A new biweekly survey from Athena Insights finds 55% express worry about artificial intelligence while just 19% report feeling excited.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Poll: 60% of Americans Say Politics Feel Ubiquitous in Spaces Where They Shouldn't Be

The same voters demanding less political intrusion in daily life are heavily influenced when celebrity and athlete statements align with their own views, the POLITICO Poll finds.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Collins Leading Platner by 3 Points in Fox News Poll

The incumbent Republican holds a narrow edge overall, but the Democrat leads by 9 points among highly motivated voters surveyed.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Americans inundated with suspected scams, new polls show why few victims report them

About 3 in 10 U.S. adults have personally lost money or information to scams, yet most victims do not contact law enforcement.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Gallup Poll Shows Record-Low 17% of Americans Report Being 'Very Proud' of US

The finding marks a significant drop from previous years, with partisan divides stark: 92% of Republicans report high patriotism compared to just 36% of Democrats.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 26, 2026 · 4 min read