Wedge, Magnet and Shield Issues – 2024 Campaign
This outline will give candidates, campaigns, and supportive organizations a guide to how to appeal to and win support from an amazing majority of Americans.
Public Safety
Most Say China is Responsible for Fentanyl Drug Overdoses
A hypothetical ballot test reveals failure to act against China for its role in the fentanyl crisis drives support away from Democratic candidates.
Strong Support for Allowing Local Police to Arrest Illegal Immigrants
Americans strongly support empowering – and even requiring – local law enforcement to combat illegal immigration.
3-in-4 Americans Support Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients
76% of Americans support a law requiring single adults on welfare who are suspected of being addicted to illegal drugs to undergo screening and agree to treatment continue receiving benefits.
Fear of Crime Reaches the Highest Level in Three Decades.
Escalating crime fears signal a pivotal shift in Americans’ security outlook.
Americans Strongly Support Deporting Hamas Supporters
New data shows what types of anti-Israel and pro-Hamas activities Americans believe should be protected under the First Amendment.
Strong Support for Primary Challenges Against “Blame America and Israel First” Politicians
Americans reject the idea that the U.S. and Israel are to blame for terrorism against their own people and would support primary challenges to elected officials who hold this view.
Fears of Terrorism in the United States
Nearly 6-in-10 Americans are more worried about terrorism in the United States since the Israel-Hamas war began, and a plurality (48%) are more worried about terrorists entering the U.S. through the Mexican border.
Record-High Bipartisan Concern Over U.S. Support for Ukraine
The growing concerns have increased among liberals, moderates, and conservatives, but chiefly among conservatives.
Replaced by a Machine? U.S. Worker Worries on the Rise
Concerns about tech replacement are now shared by 22% of U.S. workers, rising 7 points since 2021.