Commentary

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Exit polls have reveal 36% Republican turnout, Democrat turnout at 33% and independents at 31%. All agree that democracy is being threatened.

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November 8

Exit polls reveal 36% Republican turnout, 33% Democrat

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

Governor Ron DeSantis has won the governor's race against Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio has beaten out Val Demings for Senate.

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November 8

Big wins for Republicans in Florida

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

With the first polls closed in the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans have an opportunity to capture most seats since the 1920s.

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November 8

244 House Republicans is possible, highest number since 1920s

President & CEO, The Lindsey Group

In Germany, the Social Democrats and their two partners are at odds about next steps in Ukraine. It could mean trouble for NATO countries.

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November 8

Germany needs to send aid to Ukraine but it’s complicated

Geopolitical Strategist

The U.S. is in a phase of rapid industrial growth. This will benefit cities like Detroit with pre-existing manufacturing infrastructure.

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November 7

Detroit will rise again to be an industrial powerhouse

Geopolitical Strategist

Despite unpopular economic policies, Biden has exhibited managerial competence and a level of humility making him a highly engaged president.

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November 4

Biden is the most engaged president of the last 13 years

Geopolitical Strategist

The Fed's fourth straight rate hike will impact all Americans, but millennials will really feel the pain of rising interest rates.

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November 3

Millennials will really feel the pain from rising interest rates

Geopolitical Strategist

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump are more similar than one might think and both place in the bottom 10% of U.S. presidents.

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November 2

Trump and Obama bottom 10% of presidents in US history

Geopolitical Strategist

Barack Obama’s leadership style turned voters towards Trump

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November 1

Barack Obama’s leadership style turned voters towards Trump

Geopolitical Strategist

How much can one donate to a political candidate? How is campaign financing regulated? Professor Daron Shaw has the answers on funding campaigns.

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October 28

Campaign finance: Money and politics’ relationship gets stronger

Professor, University of Texas at Austin