Josh Clinton
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Tennessee stands at a political crossroads: Vanderbilt Poll
Despite opportunities for broad consensus, Tennessee’s long history of pragmatic politics could be affected by rising polarization along party lines, according to the most recent statewide Vanderbilt University Poll. Read MoreJun 6, 2019
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Vanderbilt Poll: Nashville residents uneasy about growth
Vanderbilt's 2019 poll of Nashville residents indicates a growing number think the city is no longer “on the right track,” and that the city is growing too quickly. Mayor David Briley receives high marks, however, with a 66 percent approval rating. Read MoreApr 30, 2019
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Lee popular as he enters office—health care top priority for Tennesseans: Vanderbilt Poll
Medicaid expansion and vocational education are both popular among Tennesseans, according to the latest statewide Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreDec 13, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennessee Senate race a toss-up; Lee in lead for governor
New horse-race poll: Tennessee Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn (R) is virtually tied with Phil Bredesen (D) at 43-44, while gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee (R) leads Democrat Karl Dean (D) 48-37. Read MoreOct 18, 2018
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Mars, Kissinger, jazz among rich topics for Vanderbilt Osher fall term
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Vanderbilt will offer fall classes about life on Mars, the 2018 midterms, American gun culture, and an Oz Arts production on human connections to the environment. Read MoreAug 17, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Early count suggests competitive Tennessee Senate, gubernatorial races
Between April 26 and May 8, 2018, the poll surveyed a demographically representative sample of 1,400 registered Tennessee voters on a number of state and national issues. Read MoreMay 17, 2018
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Media Advisory: Statewide Vanderbilt Poll to be released Thursday, May 17
Between April 26 and May 8, researchers surveyed a demographically representative sample of about 1,400 Tennessee voters on a number of important state and national issues. Read MoreMay 14, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Nashville wants transit overhaul; unsure about mayor’s plan
Concern about Nashville's future rises as city's rapid growth strains transit and affordable housing, according to the latest research by Vanderbilt's Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions. Read MoreMar 4, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll-Nashville preview: Mayor Barry approval at 61 percent
A limited early release of data shows Mayor Barry's approval still high. Full poll results will be released Sunday, March 4. Read MoreFeb 27, 2018
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans are more moderate than people think
After a historic election in Alabama, the latest Vanderbilt Poll underscores Tennessee’s role as a political bellwether in 2018. Read MoreDec 14, 2017
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans cooling on Trump, favor ACA provisions
The Vanderbilt Poll surveyed a demographically representative sample of 1,000 Tennesseans about a variety of important issues related to state and federal government across two weeks in May, 2017. Read MoreMay 30, 2017
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Media advisory: Latest Vanderbilt Poll to be released Tuesday, May 30
Topics include health care, immigration, bipartisanship and President Trump. Read MoreMay 22, 2017
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Nashville is strong, but feeling growing pains: Vanderbilt Poll
Davidson County residents give high marks to Mayor Megan Barry, but are concerned about the pace of Nashville’s growth and want to improve public transportation. Read MoreMar 26, 2017
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Research that ruled in 2016: Readers’ favorite stories
Artificial kidneys, gay-straight alliances and junkyard batteries captured readers' attention in 2016. Read MoreDec 16, 2016
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Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans optimistic as Trump era begins
Residents of Tennessee are optimistic as they wait for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, according to the latest Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreDec 8, 2016
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Statewide voter attitudes to be revealed at Dec. 8 news conference
Data from the new Vanderbilt Poll will be released Dec. 8. Subjects range from Donald Trump to gun laws. Read MoreDec 2, 2016
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Sorting through the political polls: expert
A little savvy when it comes to interpreting political polls can be very helpful for members of the public looking for some insight. Read MoreOct 13, 2016
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Election 2016: Josh Clinton, 10.12.16
This Osher Lifelong Learning course will examine the upcoming 2016 elections from every angle. We will look at the effects of political advertising as well as the changing art of political polling in an era when people avoid taking surveys. We will examine the potentially historic effects this election might… Read MoreOct 12, 2016
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Trump has sizable and stable lead in Tennessee: Vanderbilt Poll
Barring a "cataclysmic event," Tennessee voters will pick Donald Trump to be the next president on Election Day, according to the new Vanderbilt Poll. Read MoreOct 6, 2016
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Find out Oct. 6 how Clinton and Trump are faring in Tennessee
A new Vanderbilt Poll will be released Oct. 6 to show how the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump is shaping up in Tennessee. Read MoreSep 29, 2016