Two years ago, I revealed that the 2018 “Blue wave” was real but it wasn’t what everyone thought. It was fun to let people in on Arizona’s little secret. While our voter registration remains fairly even, Republicans tended to over-participate in elections while Democrats stayed fairly even and independent and unaffiliated underperformed. Ultimately, as I…
DetailsFor nearly 40 years, since the time of Ronald Reagan, it has been Republican orthodoxy that “Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem.” It was the rallying cry against overreaching government programs, the guiding principle for Republican tax policy, and the underlying paradigm through which Arizona legislated over the last…
DetailsAfter 35 years of being a part of and running numerous campaigns, I can say with absolute certainty that running for public office always reveals character. In the crucible of a campaign, a candidate’s character is always revealed; sometimes that experience emboldens and strengthens them and sometimes it is humiliating and defeating. Two examples of…
DetailsWe need your help! Just like we always say to our candidates, you need to ask every person for their vote. Well, it’s that time of year again and we need your vote for Ranking Arizona’s Best of the Best Awards. how to improve eyesight Go to the Ranking Arizona site: http://rankingaz.azbigmedia.com/index.php There are two…
DetailsHere at HighGround, we often say that accurate and unbiased survey data is one of the most important tools in your toolbox. Our team has more than a decade of survey experience and has become a statewide leader in determining and measuring statewide, regional, and local behavior. During that time, we have seen a lot…
Details65% of Arizona voters plan to vote yes on the Smart and Safe Arizona Act Contact: Paul Bentz, 602-528-3684 PHOENIX (June 1, 2020) – If there is one thing Arizonans can agree on in this deeply partisan election cycle, it’s marijuana. When asked whether they would vote Yes or No on the Smart and Safe…
DetailsPresident Trump and long-term care facilities at the bottom of the list Contact: Paul Bentz, 602-528-3684 PHOENIX (May 29, 2020) – Over the past three months, the strength and overall excellence of Arizona’s key institutions has been on display in dealing with COVID-19 and its impact on the state’s residents. HighGround’s latest statewide survey shows…
DetailsMajority of the electorate also ready to allow students to go back to school Contact: Paul Bentz, 602-528-3684 PHOENIX (May 28, 2020) – In the week following the easing of Arizona’s stay at home restrictions, the latest statewide survey conducted by HighGround, Inc. shows a plurality, not a majority, of likely voters (41.3%) believe that…
DetailsGOP Senator faces steep hill as Democrat opens double digit lead – mission is not over though PHOENIX (May 22, 2020) – When it comes to General Election backing, Senator Martha McSally falls short in earning the same level of support as President Donald Trump in Arizona. The latest HighGround poll has former Astronaut and…
DetailsBiden leads 47% to 45% in latest statewide survey – nearly 30% of likely voters blame Trump for spread of coronavirus. PHOENIX (May 26, 2020) – Despite low marks for handling of corona virus and high “blame” for its spread, President Trump only trails former Vice President Joe Biden by a slim two points –…
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