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"Battling consolidated power, standing up for workers, giving small businesses a fair shot to compete — these longstanding fights demand clarity and strength of purpose."

Read @deluzio.house.gov's full piece for DFP Insights here:

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Representative Chris Deluzio: We Need a New Vision of Politics to Restore the American Dream
Democrats should — and must — make the patriotic fight to restore the American Dream the beating heart of our party.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Eighty percent of voters say that the cost of living is a top barrier to achieving the American dream, followed by corporate power and wealth inequality, health care costs, and government corruption.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: The Cost of Living Is Viewed as Top Barrier to Achieving the American Dream. Description: What do you think are the biggest barriers today to achieving the American dream? Select up to three. The cost of living (housing, food, basic goods) — 80% Corporate greed and wealth inequality — 32% Affordability and access to health care — 29% Corruption of government officials — 28% Outsourcing of American jobs — 16% Discrimination (race, gender, religion, etc.) — 16% Lack of retirement security — 14% Decline in community values — 13% Lack of personal responsibility — 13% Mental health and addiction challenges — 12% Competition from immigrants — 11% Barriers to starting or growing a business — 7% None of these — 1% September 12–15, 2025 survey of 1,259 U.S. likely voters.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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An overwhelming majority of voters — more than 3 in 4 — want the Trump administration to use reserve funds to continue providing SNAP benefits.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Want Trump to Use Reserve Funds to Continue Providing Food Stamp Benefits. Description: As you may know, there is currently a government shutdown. In order to continue providing [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) / food stamp] benefits, President Trump would need to use the U.S. government's [SNAP / food stamp] reserve funds. Do you think President Trump should or should not use the U.S. government's reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits? Response Options: A) Yes, President Trump should use reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits B) Don't know C) No, President Trump should not use reserve funds to continue providing [SNAP / food stamp] benefits All likely voters — 77% chose A, 6% chose B, 17% chose C Democrat — 90% chose A, 2% chose B, 8% chose C Independent / Third party — 74% chose A, 9% chose B, 17% chose C Republican — 65% chose A, 9% chose B, 26% chose
November 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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What policies a specific candidate runs on will look different in each race — you can't fake authenticity.

But voters everywhere want the government to play a role in lowering costs.

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Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Believe the Government Should Play a Major Role in Lowering Costs. Description: Which comes closer to your view about lowering costs for families? All likely voters — Play a role: 88%, Play no role: 7% Democrat — Play a role: 95%, Play no role: 2% Independent / Third party — Play a role: 86%, Play no role: 8% Republican — Play a role: 83%, Play no role: 12% October 31–November 3, 2025 survey of 1,228 U.S. likely voters.
November 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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In the Midst of a Health Care and Affordability Crisis in Alaska, Peltola and Begich Lead Their Races
With the races for governor, Senate, and House of Representatives potentially up for grabs, Republican control over Alaska’s statewide positions could be in jeopardy next year.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Alaska voters view the “One Big Beautiful Bill” negatively by a -5-point margin.

Roughly two-thirds of Alaska voters also say that the federal government should extend the enhanced premium health care tax credits at the heart of the government shutdown.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Alaska Voters Want Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to Continue. Description: Some Alaskans who buy health insurance now receive "enhanced premium tax credits" from the federal government. These credits reduce what people pay out of pocket. These tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. If these tax credits expire, some Alaskans could see their health insurance premiums double or more. When thinking about these tax credits, which of the following statements comes closest to your view, even if neither is exactly right? Response Options: A) The federal government should continue enhanced premium tax credits B) Don't know C) The federal government should end enhanced premium tax credits All likely voters — 63% chose A, 12% chose B, 25% chose C Democrat — 82% chose A, 4% chose B, 14% chose C Independent / Third party — 67% chose A, 13% chose B, 20% chose C Republican — 50% chose A, 15% chose B, 35% chose C
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Cost of living continues to be a major concern for Alaska voters.

Most Alaska voters are worried about affording groceries, health care, and utilities.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Most Alaska Voters Worry About Affording Food, Health Care, Energy. Description: How worried, if at all, are you about being able to afford each of the following for you and your family over the next year? Key: a = Very worried b = Somewhat worried c = Not too worried d = Not at all worried e = Does not apply to me Results: Groceries and food — a: 31%, b: 30%, c: 23%, d: 16%, e: 1% The cost of health care services — a: 27%, b: 30%, c: 21%, d: 14%, e: 8% Monthly utilities like electricity or heat — a: 22%, b: 32%, c: 27%, d: 17%, e: 1% Gasoline or other transportation costs — a: 19%, b: 35%, c: 28%, d: 17%, e: 1% Monthly health insurance premium — a: 20%, b: 24%, c: 27%, d: 17%, e: 13% Housing costs (rent or mortgage) — a: 20%, b: 23%, c: 26%, d: 19%, e: 11% Survey conducted October 17–23, 2025 among 823 Alaska likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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In the Alaska at-large congressional race, Rep. Nick Begich currently leads challenger Matt Schultz by 11 points.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Peltola and Sullivan Neck and Neck in Hypothetical 2026 Senate Matchup. Description: If the November 2026 general election for U.S. Senator from Alaska was being held tomorrow, and these were the candidates, who would you rank higher? Democrat Mary Peltola — 46% Republican Dan Sullivan — 45% I would rank neither — 5% Not sure — 4% October 17–23, 2025 survey of 823 AK likely voters.
November 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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"If Democrats can show they are serious about tackling the electricity affordability crisis with clean, cheap power and credible protections for working families, they won’t just win on climate, but also on the cost of living."

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Democrats Have the High Ground on Energy Prices — if They’re Willing to Take It
Voters must see a clear choice: to elect a Democrat who will fight to cut their bills and keep their lights on, or to elect a Republican who will protect their corporate donors’ interests.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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“As the right uses polling to justify fear, we need to use it to understand possibility.”

Read more about his plans for our next steps at Data for Progress:

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Data for Progress Will Use Polling to Lead, Not Follow
As the right uses polling to justify fear, we need to use it to understand possibility.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Voters Think America’s Problems Are More Economic Than Cultural — Except Men Who Voted for Trump
Among men who voted for Trump, a message about meaning and community slightly outperforms an economic message.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Voters view America’s problems as more economic than cultural — with the one exception, again, being men who voted for Trump.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Think America's Problems Are More Economic Than Cultural — Except Men Who Voted for Trump. Description: Are America's problems more economic or more cultural? All likely voters — More economic: 58%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 38% Men, voted for Trump — More economic: 46%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 50% Women, voted for Trump — More economic: 63%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 33% Men, voted for Harris — More economic: 58%, Don't know: 3%, More cultural: 39% Women, voted for Harris — More economic: 66%, Don't know: 5%, More cultural: 29% Young men — More economic: 59%, Don't know: 4%, More cultural: 38% Young women — More economic: 63%, Don't know: 9%, More cultural: 29% Read the full poll here: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-think-americas-problems-are-more-economic-than-cultural-except-men-who-voted-for-trump
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Voters Have Mixed Views on Modernity and Think Life in the U.S. Is Getting Worse
Data for Progress examined American voters’ perceptions of life in the U.S. and aspects of modernity, as well as their sense of meaning and purpose.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Most voters say their lives are meaningful and that economic and technological growth are making the world a better place. A smaller majority (54%) say they feel needed in their community.
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Voters Broadly Feel Meaning in Their Lives and Believe That Global Economic Growth Is Improving the World. Description: Do you agree or disagree with each of the following? I feel like my life has meaning right now — Agree: 74%, Disagree: 22% My job feels meaningful to the world* — Agree: 71%, Disagree: 23% The way humans are living today is fundamentally better than how humans lived thousands of years ago — Agree: 68%, Disagree: 24% Global economic growth is making the world a better place — Agree: 66%, Disagree: 23% Future technological advancements will make the world a better place — Agree: 61%, Disagree: 28% I feel needed in my community — Agree: 54%, Disagree: 36% September 12–15, 2025 survey of 1,259 U.S. likely voters *Question asked only to the 621 respondents who are currently employed.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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When asked about various factors that some say are causing life to get worse, voters say they are most “extremely worried” about the cost of living (43%) and division in our society (42%).
Bar chart of polling data from Data For Progress. Title: Of Various Economic and Cultural Concerns, the Cost of Living and Division Worry Voters Most. Description: Below are some factors that some people say are causing life to get worse for Americans. For each, say how worried or not worried you are about it. The cost of living is rising, and it is hard for many Americans to make ends meet — 43% Americans are more divided than ever and are losing our ability to listen and empathize with each other — 42% Authoritarianism is increasing in this country and democracy is being eroded — 31% While the wealthy are seeing record levels of wealth, the wealth of average Americans has been stagnant for decades — 31% Our natural environment continues to decline, with major habitat loss and accelerating climate change — 30% See full poll at: https://www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/10/29/voters-have-mixed-views-on-modernity-and-think-life-in-the-us-is-getting-worse
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM