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Our work is to put the pieces together across all the issues and ideologies, but if the pitch is immigration, @torygavito.bsky.social is who you want at the plate. This is a must listen. Perfect thing to put on on your way to or back from #nokings❌👑.

Impact Research and @waytowinus.bsky.social tested immigration messaging in battleground districts. Here’s what they found. (Brakkton Booker, Politico) More, via Opinion Today: opiniontoday.substack.com/p/250613

Holy cats.

The substack bros want you to think that Trump is invincible on immigration and Dems should just cower before his might. The evidence is increasingly clear that approach is wrong and they just have a personal policy preference for Democrats to throw immigrants (and trans folx and...) under the bus.

If you don't want to believe our polling because we're too close to The Groups ergo we are sus or whatever, maybe you will believe the Republican polling, which is clearly telling them the exact same things!

– GOP outspent Dems 7:1 on immigration in 2024, pushing “criminal” narrative – Dems played on GOP message turf – Trump just blew it up, admitting they’re deporting “good workers” Their “invasion” lie is collapsing. Dems have a strong narrative opening. Listen to Greg’s podcast. ⬇️

This is very right on.

It’s the way his voice broke when he said “imagine what they’re doing to farmworkers” 😣😣 As the granddaughter of migrant farmworkers and an immigration expert, I have this exact fear. They’re kidnapping and abusing our loved ones. How else are we expected to respond? Thank you, @padilla.senate.gov

I don't need a poll to tell me Trump's regime is way overreaching on his immigration raids and enforcement, but I have one any way...

EXCLUSIVE: Democrats tested immigration messaging in battleground districts. The survey revealed a blueprint for how to punch back on an issue that’s vexed them in recent elections. 👇

Everyone likes to ponder whether it's a good idea for Dems to wade into an issue like immigration. New polling we dropped today as the answer as a definitive: YES.

NEW 🌶️🌶️🌶️ POLL: We worked with Impact Research to investigate suspected vulnerabilities in Trump’s immigration agenda. We found a clear strategic opportunity and imperative for Dem leaders to go on offense on immigration, with coverage in Politico and on our podcast. 🧵here.

"This poll is to show Democrats that when they point out how enforcement has failed, they can attack Trump on one of his most favorable policies.” —Way to Win President @torygavito.bsky.social on our NEW IMMIGRATION POLLING, conducted by Impact Research

Unrest during the Biden admin would be bad for Dems, but unrest during the Trump admin is also… bad for Dems. Because media and political thinkers have internalized the idea that Trump is Mr. Law and Order and all unrest inherently benefits him, even when he causes it.

Governor Newsom about to deliver a formal address, titled 'Democracy at a Crossroads,' to the people of California. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q69izEy_5yE

Saturday Saturday Saturday! NO KINGS. They're going to be huge, peaceful and fun. We made an ad to get the word out and let voters who might be paying less attention know what Trump's up to. Link to the substack with how it tested here - plz share! chartingthewayforward.substack.com/p/new-tv-ad-...

We have two significant pieces of research coming out this week. One illustrates a set of choices Democrats made that explain a big part of how we got into this mess, and another with some really strong evidence on how we get out of it. Doing everything we can to improve the discourse on this.

This one starts out wild and just gets wilder. We cover everything from Nanas doing tequila shots, Latino erosion, what we'd all do if someone threw us the keys to the DNC, and vikings. @chuckrocha.bsky.social is a real one. YouTube: youtu.be/MMhwulSFyuQ Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Let's be very clear about why they're "fighting." Elon is big mad that Trump's bill isn't even more horrific. He wants this bill to cut trillions MORE than it does, stealing food and healthcare from even more people and plunging millions into poverty. #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall

UP NOW: The gold standard @catalist.bsky.social 2024 report is out, so we had Catalist head Michael Frias on for a discussion that goes far beyond the report. Listen or watch now! YT: youtu.be/IazGs4pksaE Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/705q...

We… agree? If you want to shift public opinion, outside groups are an excellent investment.

"The entire strategy is going to rely on winning people that voted for Trump?" Serious question: I thought @mikepod.bsky.social and @waytowinus.bsky.social and others have an important story about turnout and enthusiasm, and Biden voters that stayed home? It matters, b/c...

Just to be clear: 1. We are absolutely not arguing that Kamala lost because she "wasn't progressive enough." 2. The 19M Biden skippers (via exit polls) wasn't way off. We thought it was a bit high and it was. The Catalist figure came out to 16.5M. Thank you for your attention in this matter!