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Will Democrats Course-Correct or Face a Reckoning in 2026?

Is more combativeness the right answer? While there is clearly appetite for stronger opposition to Trump, Democrats should be careful not to mistake volume for effectiveness. If the party swings too far toward symbolic resistance rather than strategic opposition, it risks alienating the swing voters who delivered past victories.

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gop analysis: Republicans Are Gaining—But Can They Close the Deal with Swing Voters?

Republicans in Congress are seeing record-high approval, but persuadable voters are still on the fence. New Quinnipiac polling reveals key trends in voter sentiment—on the economy, Trump, and leadership—that will shape 2026. Can the GOP turn Democratic failures into lasting gains, or will swing voters look elsewhere? Our latest analysis breaks down what Republicans must do to win the commonsense center.

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POLL: majority of americans oppose tariffs citing inflation concerns, supply chain disruptions

The latest Quinnipiac University National Poll (December 2024) and previous Center Aisle Coalition (CAC) research reveal that tariffs remain an unpopular and economically damaging policy choice. As President Trump moves forward with his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, polling shows a majority of Americans oppose this strategy, citing concerns over inflation, economic stability, and supply chain disruption

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center aisle: PARTIES SHOULD BE MORE “GENUINE, SINCERE, AND COMMITTED” TO THE CENTER | the florida roundup

Center Aisle Board members Stephanie Murphy & Carlos Curbelo urge both political parties to be more genuine, sincere, and committed to the center, rather than just pivot to the center around election time. The Florida Roundup brings listeners up to speed on all things Florida- be it politics, the environment, the economy, culture and more.d more.

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CENTER AISLE: “How to win swing voters in NovEMBER”

The Hill features an opinion piece by CAC Board Members Stephanie Murphy and Carlos Curbelo where they challenge each political party: Do we want to keep catering to the extremes and alienating larger shares of Americans, further eroding confidence in our democracy? Or will one or even both parties seize the mantle of common-sense moderation and begin fighting for the center? Read more!

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