In 1935, George Gallup left his position as a college professor to launch the American Institute of Public Opinion, now […]
About: David Reel
Grassroots and astroturf
The Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution prohibits Congress from restricting the right of the people to assemble […]
David Reel: The ever-changing public opinion on the southern border
In an increasingly polarized America, one public policy issue with decades of unresolved and widely divergent opinions has been southern […]
David Reel: Too little, too late
In today’s 24-7 media coverage of current events in the political world, stories are regularly introduced as “breaking news with […]
David Reel: Change in the cabinet
Well before and since his swearing in on January 20, President Trump has been moving aggressively to secure Senate approval […]
David Reel: Addressing border security and immigration reform
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said: “A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.” On the issue of […]
Cracks in the congressional “blue wall”
One of the many surprises in the last presidential election was Donald Trump winning in three “blue wall” battleground states: […]
David Reel: The consequences of America’s broken moral compass
A dictionary definition of a moral compass is a set of beliefs or values that help guide ethical decisions, judgments, […]
David Reel: Was the 2024 presidential election a realignment election?
Following the 2024 presidential election, some political observers have suggested this election was a realignment election that bodes well for […]
David Reel: Conventional wisdom meets reality in 2024
Even before he is sworn into office in January, Donald Trump has firmly secured a prominent place in American history […]