Cygnal’s Pulse Pod Ep. 78 – Record Number Say Nation is on Right Track; Voters Back Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ for Tax Relief and Border Security: Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Alex Tarascio – Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal’s Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America’s political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won’t want to miss.
Highlights:
Death and Taxes: When asked about specific provisions in the “BBB”, the top three most supported performers all concern taxation. Increasing the standard deduction for seniors (24%) took the top spot, followed by eliminating taxes on tips and overtime (17%) and permanently extending the Trump tax cuts (17%). Interest in the bill’s tax provisions comes alongside another record number (47%) who think the country is headed in the right direction and a growing sense of fiscal hawkishness with voters saying that reducing government waste and spending is a top priority at 12 percent.
Big and Beautiful: Parents (+11 net support), swing voters (+9), and those earning under $75k (+5), are the most supportive of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” proving President Trump’s policy content is a winning message with his unique and growing coalition. When the bill is explicitly tied to the President, female support shifts 12 points to the negative. While Democrats claim the bill is a handout to the wealthy, those making over $200,000 are the least supportive (-16) group by income.
Tariffs Explained: A great irony among Democrat voters is that 54 percent say they prefer a free market approach on trade without government intervention. Overall, when President Trump’s tariff rationale is explained, a plurality of voters (34%) support using tariffs to pressure companies to bring production home with an additional 26 percent supporting the goal but not the method – showing broad support for the idea of reshoring.
Antisemitism: 82 percent of voters say they are concerned about rising antisemitism in the United States. When asked which groups are treated fairly or unfairly, Republicans and Democrats see completely different problems. Republicans say Jewish (57%), White (40%), and Native American (38%) peoples were treated most unfairly whereas Democrats say Black (73%), Palestinian (70%), and Native American (70%) peoples. Older voters are 10 points more likely than those under 55 to say Jewish people face unfair treatment.
Brent Buchanan X: @brentbuc
Alex Tarascio X: @alextarascio
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