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Political scientist David McLennan on the political environment and the pivotal elections in 2026
Meredith College pollster Professor David McLennan (Courtesy photo)
The headlines are making clear, big and important debates and actions – especially several controversial actions of the Trump administration and its allies — have continued to roil American policy and politics in the New Year. From the health care wars to the widespread immigration crackdowns to a bevy of contentious foreign policy moves, Americans are concerned about the present and future and, in many instances, deeply divided.
It’s the kind of moment that keeps political scientists and pollsters busy as they…
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