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Most Reacted Positively To The Speech
The Speech Made Participants More Optimistic About America’s Future
Post-Speech Fewer Are Nervous Or Exhausted, And More Are Hopeful Or Optimistic
Biden’s Image Improves, Especially On The Economy
Most Movement On “Bringing People Together” & Being “Up For The Job Of President”
Confidence Increased Most On Social Security/Medicare, Infrastructure, And Federal Spending
The Speech Made Participants More Hopeful Of Bipartisanship
Post-Speech More See Democrats As Focused On The Right Things
Republicans Fell Short Of Already Low Expectations
About The Study
GBAO conducted an in-person dial group with 29 respondents in Las Vegas, NV on February 7, 2023. Participants came from a range of political and demographic backgrounds.