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- Samantha Fowler
- July 29, 2025
Mark Block’s strategy of decentralization, media amplification, and parallel infrastructure turned Wisconsin from a...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 29, 2025
Before digital targeting and data mining defined modern politics, campaigns were built on hard ground, human instinct,...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 24, 2025
What a special election in Southern Arizona tells us about generational change, ideological tensions, and what lies...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 22, 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s proposal for universal childcare is taking center stage in the NYC mayoral race, as Andrew Cuomo...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 21, 2025
Cuomo's independent bid, after losing the primary to socialist Zohran Mamdani, could split the anti-Mamdani vote,...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 21, 2025
2024 saw 1.9 billion campaign contact attempts, but key voters were still missed. Without swift adaptation, 2026 will...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 21, 2025
The Senate rewrites stripped Trump’s flagship bill of its boldest promises, risking backlash from the very voters who...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 19, 2025
A new podcast chronicles GOP strategist Mark Block's journey through five decades of political upheaval, encompassing...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 15, 2025
Musk's America Party may be more spectacle than substance, but its emergence threatens to fracture the GOP coalition...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 15, 2025
The bill Trump championed is now signed into law, promising sweeping tax relief, tougher border security, and a bold...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 13, 2025
Apple’s iOS 26 update introduces advanced call screening and text filtering features that may prevent campaign messages...
- John Connors
- July 13, 2025
Campaign teams risk irrelevance if they do not evolve with the shifting social media battleground, as highlighted in...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 12, 2025
Streaming has overtaken traditional TV in viewership, raising new questions about the future of campaign media strategy.
- Samantha Fowler
- July 12, 2025
Even as voters shift to streaming and mobile, political ad dollars still flow to old-school TV.
- Samantha Fowler
- July 10, 2025
Republicans are quickly harnessing the power of short-form content, continuous feeds, and algorithmic benefits to...
- John Connors
- July 10, 2025
Republicans are prioritizing work requirements, Medicaid reforms, and a focus on responsibility, understanding the high...
- John Connors
- July 6, 2025
Hunter Nation influenced national opinion and policy changes in 48 hours, earning commendation from Senator Mike Lee.
- John Connors
- July 6, 2025
A Republican-backed lawsuit could erase restrictions on party spending with candidates, giving national committees...
- Samantha Fowler
- July 6, 2025
Not random. Not rare. Political violence is becoming the byproduct of elite hypocrisy, weaponized outrage, and a...
- John Connors
- June 30, 2025
An Original Analysis of the June 2025 Resonate Voter Trends Report
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
After meeting with both parties in Washington, the Bridgewater founder confirmed what many suspected: Congress knows...
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
How Republicans built a regional edge in MI, PA, and WI without rallies, ad blitzes, or big-name coattails.
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
How the GOP’s law-and-order narrative on immigration flipped the map in California, Arizona, and beyond.
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson is quietly becoming one of the most durable Republican leaders in recent memory. Campaign Now · CN...
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
How elite economic messaging cost Democrats the narrative war on tariffs, while Republicans doubled down on voter...
- Samantha Fowler
- June 30, 2025
A rare moment of civility resonated nationwide, underscoring the public's enduring desire for decency in politics.
- John Connors
- June 30, 2025
Public backing for denouncing “rogue judges” is present but dissipates if not supported by concrete policy. Campaign...
- Samantha Fowler
- June 27, 2025
How a single immigration enforcement action ignited a partisan firestorm, leaving Democrats struggling to shape the...
- Samantha Fowler
- June 27, 2025
In the Virginia gubernatorial race, Abigail Spanberger entered as a formidable candidate.
- Samantha Fowler
- June 27, 2025
Catalist’s latest analysis offers crucial insights into the 2024 Democratic voter shift, highlighting implications for...
- John Connors
- June 27, 2025
CC New national polling data shows Republican governors are viewed more positively than Democratic leaders, hinting at...
- John Connors
- June 27, 2025
Controversial and substantial, the Big Beautiful Bill is certainly a hefty piece of legislation.Controversial and...
- John Connors
- June 23, 2025
How the GOP transformed its tariff messaging from an economic liability into a case study in political strategy.
- John Connors
- June 23, 2025
Voters are rejecting Democratic immigration messaging not because of the policies themselves, but because the party...
- John Connors
- June 23, 2025
How cultural backlash, suburban sentiment, and a misread on voter priorities flipped the 2025 governor's race in just...
- John Connors
- June 18, 2025
How one business-focused book is quietly reshaping nonprofit outreach strategy.
- Samantha Fowler
- June 17, 2025
Political advertising is increasingly being shaped and executed by artificial intelligence. To remain competitive,...
- John Connors
- June 16, 2025
New AAPC analysis shows Republicans may have gained the upper hand by reshaping the electorate beneath Democrats’ feet.
- John Connors
- June 16, 2025
The Texas majority PAC’s 2026 campaign and its electoral implications.
- John Connors
- June 16, 2025
With a divided electorate and dwindling faith in political leadership, new data reveals a nation on the verge of...
- John Connors
- June 16, 2025
Trump’s team saw the Wisconsin race as unwinnable, and Musk ignored their warnings.
- Samantha Fowler
- June 15, 2025
Consultants in politics are increasingly leveraging AI, yet they remain committed to upholding their creative authority.
- John Connors
- June 10, 2025
A practical review for nonprofit and political leaders on how to simplify strategy, deepen supporter relationships, and...
- John Connors
- June 10, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 7 - Elon Musk’s Political Retreat A $250 Million Gamble
- John Connors
- June 9, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 6 - Romania's Election Rerun Sparks Debate on the True Impact of Social Media on...
- John Connors
- June 6, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 5 - Nonprofit Groups Secure $10K Monthly Google Ad Grant
- John Connors
- June 6, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 4 - Trump’s First 100 Days AFPI’s Poll Shows Strength and the Data Backs It Up
- John Connors
- June 4, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 2 - Inside the GOP Battle for Texas: Cornyn, Paxton, and the Party’s Identity Crisis...
- John Connors
- June 4, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 3 - How the Death of Local News Rewired American Politics In addition to altering how...
- John Connors
- June 4, 2025
Campaign Now · CN Blog Episode - 1 - Are Trump’s Economic Policies Losing Him 2024 Pivot Voters? Resonate data shows...
- John Connors
- June 1, 2025
A 25-year Kellogg study finds science use in policymaking is up, but each party relies on different research.
- John Connors
- May 31, 2025
The Brennan Center notes that an astounding $1.9 billion in “dark money” flooded into federal elections.
- John Connors
- May 31, 2025
NGP VAN’s “Optimized Checkout” challenges ActBlue with sleek mobile payment integration.
- John Connors
- May 30, 2025
Unpacking the Real Reasons Behind Delayed Vote Counts What to Know: Mail-in ballots in key states like Pennsylvania and...
- John Connors
- May 20, 2025
Turns out, when the economy hurts, Trump’s base doesn’t flinch — they dig in.
- John Connors
- May 14, 2025
The cash surge shows where Republicans are bracing for impact.
- John Connors
- May 14, 2025
The White House touts swift action on immigration, education, crime, and federal reform.
- John Connors
- May 13, 2025
While partisan politics have been the norm in the United States for several decades, most of us can sense that the last...
- John Connors
- May 8, 2025
Updated on May 14th, 2025
- John Connors
- May 7, 2025
Updated on May 14th, 2025
- John Connors
- April 28, 2025
Exploring how the rise of voter-driven strategies and technological advancements are transforming the landscape of...
- Samantha Fowler
- April 28, 2025
Exploring how Texas' "Life: Powered" campaign exemplifies the how public policy public policy engagement can influence...
- John Connors
- April 16, 2025
Despite a favorable map on paper, Democratic vulnerabilities in Michigan, Minnesota, and a volatile Trump-led...
- John Connors
- April 16, 2025
What looked like a simple three-seat pickup early this year is now a complex, high-risk fight across a volatile...
- John Connors
- April 16, 2025
Sasha Issenberg explains why the future of campaigning starts with letting go of control.
- John Connors
- April 16, 2025
How one Republican pollster is tracking the multiracial, anti-elite realignment reshaping American politics.
- John Connors
- April 16, 2025
It’s time we admit it—and shut it down for good.
- John Connors
- April 15, 2025
Despite a massive financial advantage, Democrat Josh Weil fell short in Florida’s 6th District, losing to Republican...
- John Connors
- April 3, 2025
Trump’s cabinet just rebranded the China shock as a national emergency—resetting trade policy, justifying sweeping...
- John Connors
- March 27, 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1, 2025, is tightening as Judge Susan Crawford and Judge Brad Schimel...
- John Connors
- March 25, 2025
How Trump's latest gains in voters are reshaping the political landscape for 2025.
- John Connors
- March 9, 2025
Resonate reveals how skyrocketing debt, voter frustration, and economic uncertainty are reshaping the political...
- John Connors
- March 9, 2025
As Trump steps back from the campaign trail, a battle is brewing over his massive donor network.
- John Connors
- March 9, 2025
Trump’s 49.8% approval rating is projected to be the defining factor in the 2026 midterms, economic policy, and global...
- John Connors
- March 9, 2025
Why digital advertisers must rethink their strategy as Meta removes detailed targeting exclusions.
- John Connors
- March 7, 2025
The upcoming election could shift the court’s balance on voting rights, healthcare, and abortion, with record-breaking...
- John Connors
- March 5, 2025
Turning ghost voters into game changers—how precision targeting, grassroots outreach, and digital strategy are...
- John Connors
- February 27, 2025
How split-ticket voting shaped the 2024 election and what it means for future political strategy.
- John Connors
- February 27, 2025
Synthetic faces and voices are being used to shape elections, sell products, and manipulate public trust, leaving...
- John Connors
- February 26, 2025
Why Texas identity matters in today’s political landscape.
- John Connors
- February 20, 2025
Slashing red tape and eliminating loopholes how a 15% flat tax could reshape the US economy
- John Connors
- February 8, 2025
The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times show that efficient targeting and real-time engagement defined Trump’s...
- John Connors
- February 7, 2025
Wisconsin Supreme Court election will determine the court's ideological balance, influencing key issues like...
- John Connors
- February 7, 2025
With key rulings on abortion, voting rights, and redistricting at stake, the outcome of this election could slow...
- John Connors
- February 7, 2025
Voter coalitions realigned, media influence shifted, and political strategies evolved as the 2024 election redefined...
- John Connors
- January 31, 2025
Brent Buchanan breaks down the election shocker on Morning Wire.
- John Connors
- January 31, 2025
A decisive Republican victory, a fractured Democratic base, and a political landscape transformed by shifting voter...
- John Connors
- January 31, 2025
Deep divisions in education are redefining politics, society, and spending habits nationwide.
- John Connors
- January 31, 2025
New data reveals a seismic shift as voters turn to alternative sources for news and information.
- John Connors
- January 29, 2025
Fresh insights reveal the surprising dynamics that shaped the election’s outcome.
- John Connors
- January 24, 2025
The election revealed shifting alliances and unexpected trends that are reshaping the political landscape.
- John Connors
- January 24, 2025
The boldest appointments in political history are sending shockwaves through Washington, redefining congressional...
- John Connors
- January 24, 2025
How Trump’s decisive 2024 victory reshaped the Republican Party
- John Connors
- January 24, 2025
Economic concerns and social values shift urban support toward Trump.
- John Connors
- January 24, 2025
How voter persuasion and turnout shifts shaped Kamala Harris's defeat to Donald Trump.
- John Connors
- January 16, 2025
How declining credibility shapes voter behavior and threatens democracy.
- John Connors
- January 16, 2025
Understanding the latest trust crisis in journalism.
- John Connors
- January 16, 2025
How the EPA’s climate funding strategy is raising questions about urgency and ethics.
- John Connors
- January 16, 2025
A surprising look at polling accuracy, standout performances, and lingering challenges.
- John Connors
- January 16, 2025
How precision targeting and media saturation shaped the Trump and Harris campaigns.
- John Connors
- January 4, 2025
How Democrats might oppose Trump’s cabinet picks using public sentiment data.
- John Connors
- January 4, 2025
How podcasts, personal networks, and new media shifted the balance of political power.
- John Connors
- January 4, 2025
Preparing for the next battle in the abortion debate.
- John Connors
- January 3, 2025
Progressive Change Institute poll reveals how Harris’s partnership with Cheney impacted voter enthusiasm in Michigan...
- John Connors
- January 3, 2025
Why Biden’s 2020 voters rejected Harris in 2024
- John Connors
- December 9, 2024
Leading polling firm Cygnal highlights factors that influenced Trump's victory in the 2024 election.
- John Connors
- December 9, 2024
Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management finds campaign ads significantly influence voter behavior and election...
- John Connors
- December 1, 2024
Campaign Now helped Hunter Nation launch a strategic multimedia messaging campaign, featuring personalized texts and a...
- John Connors
- December 1, 2024
Increasing Texas conservatives' voting participation through strategic alliances, targeted data, and Campaign Now's...
- John Connors
- November 10, 2024
The following article first appeared in the Kansas GOP's Friday file newsletter.
- John Connors
- September 26, 2024
The assassination attempt on Trump has left voters divided, according to data from Resonate.
- John Connors
- September 24, 2024
An eye-opening piece in The Washington Post highlights the transformative power of empathy in mending the deepening...
- John Connors
- September 24, 2024
The 2024 elections promise a thrilling showdown between Democrats and Republicans, hanging House control in the...
- John Connors
- September 24, 2024
As the government shutdown is averted, Rep. Chip Roy shifts focus to border security while continuing to champion the...
- John Connors
- September 23, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation has offered an excellent analysis on this issue, highlighting key concerns around...
- John Connors
- September 23, 2024
Why Are Americans So Angry? Simple Economic Theory Crying over spilled cash: how economic pressures are fueling...
- John Connors
- September 23, 2024
As Vice President Kamala Harris gears up for a potential 2024 presidential run, various nonprofit groups are...
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
Understanding the evolving landscape of U.S. election polling, its challenges, improvements, and significance for...
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
In contrast to Independents, who are less interested in the 2024 election, Democrats and Republicans are very involved.
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
An extensive examination of the factors, attitudes, and voting patterns influencing the 2024 election.
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
As September goes on, Harris's lead wanes, indicating a dynamic and competitive race.
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
Ray Dalio, a leading financial thinker and historian, uses his expertise to map out the current U.S. political climate...
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
A boon for campaigns or a threat to fair elections?
- John Connors
- September 17, 2024
Minority rule, majority rights? How the Electoral College and Senate structure impact political power in the United...
- John Connors
- September 13, 2024
Despite Harris leading in the polls, Nate Silver's 538 forecast gives Trump a higher chance of winning—here’s why the...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to know: July 2024 polls show a significant increase in voter enthusiasm, especially among Democrats. Support for...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to Know: More states are adopting restrictive cell phone policies in K-12 schools, with at least eight states...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to Know: 64% of Texans back adding religious stories to school curricula, per a July 2024 poll. 58% believe these...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to Know: 61% support deporting illegal immigrants when asked without additional context. 45% support deportation...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to Know: Pivot counties are 206 U.S. counties that voted for Barack Obama in both 2008 and 2012, then shifted to...
- John Connors
- September 8, 2024
What to know: The assassination attempt could increase Republican voter turnout, especially among those who are usually...
- John Connors
- August 11, 2024
Available for download on August 1st, 'Inflation Nation' offers voters a comprehensive understanding of inflation and...
- John Connors
- August 11, 2024
American political polarization and divisions are examined in this new eye-opening e-book.
- John Connors
- June 23, 2024
Political affiliations and extremism: scientists believe social identity theory holds the answers.
- John Connors
- June 23, 2024
Perspectives from veteran pollster provide light on the divisive 2024 election.
- John Connors
- June 10, 2024
Our latest research survey sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked group of potential voters: unregistered...
- John Connors
- June 2, 2024
Discover how the emergence of ticked-off voters is reshaping American politics and guiding campaign strategy for 2024.
- John Connors
- May 19, 2024
The scoop on the psychological undercurrents driving affective polarization in American politics.
- John Connors
- May 19, 2024
Exploring the growing disconnect and desires for change in America's political sphere.
- John Connors
- May 14, 2024
Exploring the implications of voter turnout patterns and demographic shifts in the 2022 midterm elections for future...
- John Connors
- May 13, 2024
Exploring the underlying dynamics of political calcification and parity provides crucial insights into the anatomy of...
- John Connors
- May 13, 2024
Breaking down the gap between voters with college degrees and those from the working class.
- John Connors
- May 13, 2024
As the United States gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 elections, all eyes are on the presidential race and the...
- John Connors
- April 23, 2024
Analyzing the shift of declining Democratic voter registrations and their electoral impact.
- John Connors
- April 23, 2024
Exploring the potential impact of third-party candidates on President Biden's reelection bid.
- John Connors
- April 22, 2024
Exploring the political migration patterns fueling South Carolina's conservative landscape.
- John Connors
- April 2, 2024
Mini documentary and education effort by Americans for Prosperity helps educate voters understand the root causes of...
- John Connors
- April 2, 2024
Embrace of early voting is a shift in political strategy with major implications for the election.
- John Connors
- April 2, 2024
The once-ubiquitous role of Facebook as a fundraising powerhouse for conservative campaigns is undergoing a seismic...
- John Connors
- April 2, 2024
Barack Obama, concerned about Donald Trump's potential return to power, has shared his concerns about President Biden's...
- John Connors
- April 2, 2024
A Texas Tribune article shows how social media fueled citizenry makes local governing harder and how the small town of...
- John Connors
- March 23, 2024
Exploring the effectiveness and impact of political advertising. What you need to know: Political campaigns continue to...
- John Connors
- March 23, 2024
Unveiling the Influence of Technology and Emotional Drivers on America's Divisions What you need to know: Rising...
- John Connors
- March 23, 2024
As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches in the United States, the anticipation rises for yet another captivating...
- John Connors
- February 19, 2024
In a compelling analysis penned by Genevieve Collins, the State Director of Americans for Prosperity in Texas, the...
- John Connors
- February 19, 2024
Texas is the second most populous state in the US, with about 30 million people. The Voting age population has grown at...
- John Connors
- February 19, 2024
While whispers of record-breaking turnout swirl around some states in the 2024 presidential election, a sobering...
- John Connors
- February 19, 2024
As the 2024 presidential election casts its long shadow, whispers of a potential turnout tsunami are circulating. While...
- John Connors
- February 4, 2024
There is perhaps no state as solidly purple as the state of Wisconsin. A traditionally blue state for decades,...
- John Connors
- January 28, 2024
Decline in enthusiasm and turnout prospects for key democratic coalition groups could flip the 2024 rematch. President...
- John Connors
- January 4, 2024
Trump has edge in Arizona heading into 2024 Before 2020, Arizona was considered a reliably Republican state, voting for...
- John Connors
- November 27, 2023
Analysis conducted by John Connors, Campaign Now Founder and President An analysis conducted by Texas based,...
- John Connors
- November 19, 2023
In a shocking new poll which has Democrats utterly panicked, Donald Trump leads Joe Biden in five out of six swing...
- John Connors
- November 9, 2023
We unfortunately live in a political environment that seems dominated by the Left. There are no shortage of examples of...
- John Connors
- November 7, 2023
While the Republican Party put on quite a spectacle in its recent quest to finally elect Mike Johnson as the new...
- John Connors
- October 19, 2023
Heading into Saturday’s Louisiana gubernatorial jungle primary, there was near certainty among the media and pollsters...
- John Connors
- October 17, 2023
The Virginia State Senate has consistently been one of the hottest contested legislative bodies in the country, with...
- John Connors
- September 29, 2023
While much ado has been made about a recent national poll showing Former President Donald Trump leading President Joe...
- John Connors
- January 12, 2021
The goals of any grassroots organization have remained the same from the very beginning: to spark conversation and...
- John Connors
- October 20, 2020
In its heyday, going door to door and gathering signatures for petitions was a useful way to get information about your...
- John Connors
- October 6, 2020
I first became passionate about activism and issue advocacy when I watched the timber mill business my family had owned...
- John Connors
- September 22, 2020
Where voting feels like more than just a civic duty, it feels like a moral obligation. If you thought that the 2020...
- John Connors
- August 18, 2020
Fundraising seems like a pretty straightforward, invaluable aspect of any organization or grassroots movement. And...
- John Connors
- June 26, 2020
Grassroots movements get their name from the fact that they start from the ground and build up. By definition, it is...
- Jason Knack
- January 5, 2018
Keeping volunteers engaged is always a challenge throughout the campaign season. One of the most challenging times to...
- John Connors
- August 31, 2017
In an earlier post on direct mail stats we noted that 78% of donations for nonprofits come from direct mail, 73% of...
- John Connors
- August 10, 2017
When I think of “basic” fundraising, I’m thinking about direct mail, email, online, and telemarketing campaigns. They...
- John Connors
- July 17, 2017
In any organization, for profit or nonprofit, results are a direct reflection of the work done by their employees....
- John Connors
- June 27, 2017
Raising more awareness is critical for the success of your organization. But before we dive into three creative ways to...
- John Connors
- June 1, 2017
Now that you have your donor list in some sort of manageable database, rather than sticky notes and spreadsheets, it is...
- John Connors
- May 18, 2017
To our way of thinking, nonprofit donors are looking for a few key pieces of information prior to considering any...
- John Connors
- May 11, 2017
Some people feel that since they are a nonprofit and doing good for others that they should be given any latitude...
- John Connors
- May 4, 2017
Blackbaud reports that in 2016 charitable giving grew 1% during 2015. Online giving—one of the bright spots—grew nearly...
- John Connors
- March 30, 2017
The Blackbaud Institute recently released its 5th Annual Charitable Giving Report covering 2016 results across nearly...
- John Connors
- March 9, 2017
I’m reasonably sure that it’s not typically one of your objectives to make your donors cry. But engaging them...
- John Connors
- March 2, 2017
As you look over all your fundraising plans for the year along with a long list of aggressive goals, it can be...
- John Connors
- February 16, 2017
Long ago, probably in the last century, it was said that you’re only as good as the contacts in your Rolodex. In case...