Dem Pollster at Global Strategy Group (@GSG). Sophie and Mia's mom. PhD from @UofMaryland. Midwest Transplant. Also: @melissabell04.bsky.social

Chicago, IL
Joined May 2009
🚨Fresh data alert🚨 We surveyed voters on space exploration, the space economy, commercialization, and space policy. The results challenge a lot of conventional wisdom. A few takeaways from the data 🧵👇 #SpaceEconomy #SpacePolicy #CommercialSpace #NewSpace @GSGPolitical
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1000000% this! 👏 (And yes as a pollster there is such a thing as 1000000%)
There are way too many otherwise knowledgeable people on this site asking questions like "how does polling recover". Pollsters didn't do anything wrong! A bunch of people did fraud and got caught by pollsters!
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There are way too many otherwise knowledgeable people on this site asking questions like "how does polling recover". Pollsters didn't do anything wrong! A bunch of people did fraud and got caught by pollsters!
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Forced into early retirement by being asked for partials too many times.
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Big things from @lsrpac today!
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It's because Republicans aren't releasing their polls because they show the same things that ours do.
If it feels like every poll you’ve seen this year came from a D campaign and showed a toss-up, you’re not imagining things. D internals make up an all-time high share of internals this year. But is this real support, or just fuel for candidate fundraising? blog.fiftyplusone.news/p/why…
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#ILPol: "Dinosaurs and humans living side-by-side. Looks silly, right? Not to Darren Bailey, because Darren Bailey's school curriculum teaches dinosaurs and humans were definitely on Earth at the same time." JB Pritzker is up with a new #ILGov ad. IL Gov general election spending: 🔵$15.8M 🔴$100K
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I have to say something there. There is a clip circulating WILDLY among conservative commentators and right-wing pundits of a woman who spoke this morning at a press conference with myself and Abdul. She had never spoken at a press conference before. Beforehand, she shared with me that she was really nervous. But she told me it was important for her to be there as a UAW member because she believed in using her voice for her fellow members and for working families. Doing something new is HARD. And scary. She started speaking and got stage fright. What you can't see in the video is that under the podium, she reached back. When I saw it, I grabbed her hand. Abdul did as well. We both stepped forward to stand with her. But the way you all are tearing her apart. God forbid anyone ever step out of their comfort zone. God forbid anyone ever try. It's callous, cruel, and it's no wonder why so many people absolutely despise this moment that we're in. Because God forbid you're not perfect. God forbid you show fear. God forbid you mess up. I am always proud to stand with people using their voice even when they're scared, for trying something new, for stepping out of their comfort zones. We need a lot more of her - people wanting to use their voice even when it shakes - and a lot less keyboard warriors who could care less about how needlessly cruel they are if it means getting a like or a retweet or some views.
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Just felt like folks might need a palate cleanse in their feed so bumping up this fun space data to distract ourselves from the misogyny/rage/platner of it all...
🚨Fresh data alert🚨 We surveyed voters on space exploration, the space economy, commercialization, and space policy. The results challenge a lot of conventional wisdom. A few takeaways from the data 🧵👇 #SpaceEconomy #SpacePolicy #CommercialSpace #NewSpace @GSGPolitical
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His campaign died as it lived: yelling at women to ignore the obvious
New: Graham Platner, in an 11-minute video, says he is "suspending campaign operations." Platner says what comes next needs to be reflective of the Mainers who are desperate for a different kind of politics Platner continues to deny allegations of sexual assault
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Graham Platner must drop out of the race to become Maine's next U.S. Senator. The Democratic Party should continue to stand with all survivors of sexual assault.
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Thrilled to launch our campaign on Thursday! With your support, we can move this city forward. Join our team → Mattbrewer.com
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I'm not a traditional politician. I don't fit into the normal boxes. I'm running because we deserve better. People over politics. It's not businesses OR communities; it's both. Always both. This message resonates on the South and West sides. With businesses. With everyday Chicagoans all across the City. Drop a 💙 in the comment section if this hits home and chip in $5 at mattbrewer.com.
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South Side raised. Chicago built. I'm Matt Brewer, and I’m running for Mayor because the city is at a turning point and we have an opportunity to move Chicago forward without leaving people behind. The next four years will shape the next forty. Follow our campaign here and join us at mattbrewer.com. #brewer4chicago
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8/ Bottom line: The politics of space are more mature than many assume. The public supports investment, values public-private partnerships, and sees real economic and national security benefits—but expects responsible governance alongside innovation.
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9/ Bonus: What are folks favorite space TV shows or movies? Need to check out the full report to find out! 🤓 globalstrategygroup.com/wp-c…
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