Category: Newsletters
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Government Shutdown and Virginia Early Vote
As we enter day 23 of the government shutdown, Haystaq is taking a closer look at how potential layoffs of federal government workers could impact the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election. With the election fast approaching, we analyzed the current early vote and compared it to 2021 figures to see what trends and potential voter shifts…
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Capitalism, Free Speech and Economic Anxiety
In recent years, support for capitalism has seen noticeable shifts across demographics. Younger generations in particular are more skeptical of capitalism’s benefits compared to older voters, and national surveys reflect this trend. A recent Gallup poll finds that only 54% of Americans now view capitalism positively, down from 60% in 2021 and the lowest level…
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Model Refresh 2025
Every year Haystaq refreshes our models to reflect changing American opinion and ensure our clients stay aligned with the issues that matter most to voters. 2025 has already proven to be a year defined by deeply polarizing issues. Artificial intelligence, climate change, and large-scale government changes have emerged as defining issues shaping the political landscape…
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Public Land, Public Opinion
This month, we’re launching new models focused on emerging political and policy shifts. From international affairs, tariffs, and DOGE to opinion models on figures like Elon Musk, AOC, and JD Vance. At the same time, we were tracking a policy shift that made headlines recently: a Republican proposal that would have required the sale of…