Sumati 💙 Quirk & Conscience
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Pollster @changeresearch.com. Southern politics with a side of snark. Raising kids, herding pets, and fighting for democracy in Mississippi. Black. Desi. Follow me on other socials 👇🏽
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Pollster @ Change Research. Southern politics with a side of snark. Raising kids, herding pets, and fighting for democracy in Mississippi. http://linktr.ee/sumatithomas
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The SAVE America Act just passed the House 218-213. We polled on this exact issue a year ago.
We polled on this exact issue last year. 48% of Americans worried certain groups would struggle to get required documents.
Our data: changeresearch.com/locked-out-o...
We polled on this exact issue last year. 48% of Americans worried certain groups would struggle to get required documents.
Our data: changeresearch.com/locked-out-o...
Locked Out of Democracy? Voters Have Concerns - Change Research
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February 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
The SAVE America Act just passed the House 218-213. We polled on this exact issue a year ago.
We polled on this exact issue last year. 48% of Americans worried certain groups would struggle to get required documents.
Our data: changeresearch.com/locked-out-o...
We polled on this exact issue last year. 48% of Americans worried certain groups would struggle to get required documents.
Our data: changeresearch.com/locked-out-o...
My lil 90s grunge kid self is loving Green Day playing the Super Bowl.
February 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
My lil 90s grunge kid self is loving Green Day playing the Super Bowl.
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Everywhere he goes he causes problems.
February 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Everywhere he goes he causes problems.
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The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The man who told reporters it’s time to move on from the Epstein files won’t shut up about the 2020 election.
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Kristi Noem is unprepared for the job she’s got.
It’s past time for her to go.
It’s past time for her to go.
February 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Kristi Noem is unprepared for the job she’s got.
It’s past time for her to go.
It’s past time for her to go.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Bad Bunny: Before I say thanks to god, I'm going to say, ICE out. We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.
February 2, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Bad Bunny: Before I say thanks to god, I'm going to say, ICE out. We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.
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Americans are split on ICE overall, but clear on where they don’t want enforcement.
📊 New national data:
• 52% view ICE unfavorably
• 49% say most agents abuse power
• 75% oppose raids at schools, churches, hospitals (n=1,759)
Read the full report: changeresearch.com/nation-divid...
📊 New national data:
• 52% view ICE unfavorably
• 49% say most agents abuse power
• 75% oppose raids at schools, churches, hospitals (n=1,759)
Read the full report: changeresearch.com/nation-divid...
Nation Divided on Immigration Enforcement - Change Research
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January 30, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Americans are split on ICE overall, but clear on where they don’t want enforcement.
📊 New national data:
• 52% view ICE unfavorably
• 49% say most agents abuse power
• 75% oppose raids at schools, churches, hospitals (n=1,759)
Read the full report: changeresearch.com/nation-divid...
📊 New national data:
• 52% view ICE unfavorably
• 49% say most agents abuse power
• 75% oppose raids at schools, churches, hospitals (n=1,759)
Read the full report: changeresearch.com/nation-divid...
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Dec 2025 Compass Poll: 56% oppose goverment oversight of social media (32% support).
As the TikTok ownership fight wraps up, the public is drawing a line between security concerns and content regulation.
Data by age/party/usage: changeresearch.com/where-americ...
As the TikTok ownership fight wraps up, the public is drawing a line between security concerns and content regulation.
Data by age/party/usage: changeresearch.com/where-americ...
Where Americans Stand on Social Media Regulation - Change Research
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January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dec 2025 Compass Poll: 56% oppose goverment oversight of social media (32% support).
As the TikTok ownership fight wraps up, the public is drawing a line between security concerns and content regulation.
Data by age/party/usage: changeresearch.com/where-americ...
As the TikTok ownership fight wraps up, the public is drawing a line between security concerns and content regulation.
Data by age/party/usage: changeresearch.com/where-americ...
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Goverment corruption is the #1 issue for voters: 36% (Jan 2026), ahead of inflation (27%) + immigration (22%).
✅ 76% back a full ban on congressional stock trading
✅ 76% back a full ban on congressional stock trading
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Goverment corruption is the #1 issue for voters: 36% (Jan 2026), ahead of inflation (27%) + immigration (22%).
✅ 76% back a full ban on congressional stock trading
✅ 76% back a full ban on congressional stock trading
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New polling: voters split on welfare priorities. 53% say preventing fraud matters most, even if stricter rules limit access. 41% say ensuring access comes first, even if some fraud continues. Republicans favor prevention (91%), Democrats favor access (74%).
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The Fraud Prevention vs. Access Debate: Voters Perceptions of Welfare Fraud - Change Research
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January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New polling: voters split on welfare priorities. 53% say preventing fraud matters most, even if stricter rules limit access. 41% say ensuring access comes first, even if some fraud continues. Republicans favor prevention (91%), Democrats favor access (74%).
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My first remarks since being arrested last night.
January 30, 2026 at 11:30 PM
My first remarks since being arrested last night.
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This new file released appears to show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussing visiting Epstein's island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.
Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.
January 30, 2026 at 8:25 PM
This new file released appears to show Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussing visiting Epstein's island in 2012.
Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.
Lutnick previously claimed that he cut off ties around 2005 with Epstein after being revolted by him.
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Email from Jeffrey Epstein: "supposedly a girl said that donal= had sex with her at my house when she was underage.. =C2 . she said she has a witness. in 1993"
January 30, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Email from Jeffrey Epstein: "supposedly a girl said that donal= had sex with her at my house when she was underage.. =C2 . she said she has a witness. in 1993"
Our latest Compass Poll dives into Americans’ thoughts on immigration. open.substack.com/pub/changere...
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our latest Compass Poll dives into Americans’ thoughts on immigration. open.substack.com/pub/changere...
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Truly insane
January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Truly insane
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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"RECORD NUMBERS ALL OVER THE PLACE! SHOULD I TRY FOR A FOURTH TERM?"
Uh oh. Now Trump's forgotten how to COUNT🤦🏼♂️
Uh oh. Now Trump's forgotten how to COUNT🤦🏼♂️
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
"RECORD NUMBERS ALL OVER THE PLACE! SHOULD I TRY FOR A FOURTH TERM?"
Uh oh. Now Trump's forgotten how to COUNT🤦🏼♂️
Uh oh. Now Trump's forgotten how to COUNT🤦🏼♂️
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There’s no reforming this
January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
There’s no reforming this
Change Research Compass Poll (Jan 13-20):
Trump approval on international relations:
📊 Overall: 44% approve, 53% disapprove (net -9)
Read the full article: open.substack.com/pub/changere...
Trump approval on international relations:
📊 Overall: 44% approve, 53% disapprove (net -9)
Read the full article: open.substack.com/pub/changere...
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Change Research Compass Poll (Jan 13-20):
Trump approval on international relations:
📊 Overall: 44% approve, 53% disapprove (net -9)
Read the full article: open.substack.com/pub/changere...
Trump approval on international relations:
📊 Overall: 44% approve, 53% disapprove (net -9)
Read the full article: open.substack.com/pub/changere...
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JACK SMITH: “I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it.”
January 22, 2026 at 5:16 PM
JACK SMITH: “I have seen how the rule of law can erode. My fear is that we have seen the rule of law function in our country for so long many of us have come to take it for granted. The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it.”
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It appears that the White House edited this image using AI
January 22, 2026 at 4:46 PM
It appears that the White House edited this image using AI
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“3 flash bangs at my car. ICE knew we were trying to leave. My 6 month old can’t breathe.”
Trump’s goons terrorize a Black family in Minneapolis, to the point where EMT’s have to come help his child get away from the gas and chaotic dangerous scene
(H/T @thejfreakinc.bsky.social )
Trump’s goons terrorize a Black family in Minneapolis, to the point where EMT’s have to come help his child get away from the gas and chaotic dangerous scene
(H/T @thejfreakinc.bsky.social )
January 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM
“3 flash bangs at my car. ICE knew we were trying to leave. My 6 month old can’t breathe.”
Trump’s goons terrorize a Black family in Minneapolis, to the point where EMT’s have to come help his child get away from the gas and chaotic dangerous scene
(H/T @thejfreakinc.bsky.social )
Trump’s goons terrorize a Black family in Minneapolis, to the point where EMT’s have to come help his child get away from the gas and chaotic dangerous scene
(H/T @thejfreakinc.bsky.social )
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🙏🏽 @sethabramson.bsky.social thank you
PSA for the media: This DHS’ story will always be bullshit. Proceed accordingly or sacrifice your own credibility.
PSA for the media: This DHS’ story will always be bullshit. Proceed accordingly or sacrifice your own credibility.
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 PM
🙏🏽 @sethabramson.bsky.social thank you
PSA for the media: This DHS’ story will always be bullshit. Proceed accordingly or sacrifice your own credibility.
PSA for the media: This DHS’ story will always be bullshit. Proceed accordingly or sacrifice your own credibility.