Global Strategy Group
Coverage of Global Strategy Group in the Nexus archive.
- The Democrats’ Riskiest Midterm Play
Alani Bankhead, the Democratic nominee for Montana’s Senate seat, has refused to withdraw from the race despite efforts by the state Democratic Party to remove her name from the ballot. The party is considering legal strategies to avoid replacing her, risking a Republican victory as independent candidate Seth Bodnar splits the non-Republican vote.
- Polls: Voters favor federal oversight of prediction markets
Voters in both parties prefer federal oversight of prediction markets over state oversight, with 48% of Republicans and 45% of Democrats supporting federal regulation. A minority of voters (8%) advocate banning prediction markets, while 67% believe adults should decide their use. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Mike Selig faces opposition from states and tribes seeking to ban or regulate the markets.
- Turek leads Hinson in Iowa Senate poll of likely general election voters
Josh Turek leads Ashley Hinson 47 percent to 45 percent in a Global Strategy Group poll of 1,000 likely Iowa Senate general election voters. Republicans hold a 10-point registration edge and Trump voters outpace Harris supporters by 9 points, but Trump's favorability is negative overall. Analysts note Turek outperforms partisan trends with stronger personal favorability.