#30: Presidential Candidates: Nice Like Pumpkin Spice

“Get ready for the All-American pageant known as a presidential debate. From GOP debate dynamics to pumpkin spice mania, we cover it all in this week’s episode…”

Presidential Candidates: Nice Like Pumpkin Spice: Episode #30 Recap

Get ready for the All-American pageant known as a presidential debate. Who has been Pumpkin Spice with everything nice? Let’s break it down in this week’s episode.

Debate Pregame: Trouble in Trumplandia?

Margie: “As we gear up for the next Republican debate, polls show some interesting shifts. Monmouth’s New Hampshire GOP poll highlights where Walker stands (or doesn’t), while other data suggest Clinton is feeling the Bern—but is it really about those emails?”

Kristen: “Gallup’s polling on Trump’s appeal among religious GOP voters and CBS data on both parties’ contests give us a sense of the changing dynamics. Meanwhile, Biden continues to keep everyone guessing.”

No Gotcha Questions, Please

Margie: “Speaking of contests, the Miss America pageant could teach these candidates a thing or two about answering questions succinctly. The Washington Post ranked pageant answers, and honestly, some candidates could take notes.”

Kristen: “ABC and Gallup polling on Kim Davis highlight the polarizing nature of the debate, but we could all use a little more grace under pressure.”

Football & Bipartisanship

Kristen: “The NFL is back, and so is polling on America’s favorite sport. ESPN’s player survey and tailgating polls reveal what makes football season so unique.”

Margie: “Meanwhile, polling on California’s droughts shows potential bipartisanship on the cause—but not so much on the solutions. What does this mean for Jerry Brown and his policies?”

Pumpkin Spice & Fashion Polling

Kristen: “It’s pumpkin spice season! Forbes data on the Pumpkin Spice Invasion reminds us just how much Americans love their fall flavors.”

Margie: “And let’s not forget fashion. Marist polling for Fashion Week shows Americans are split on what’s stylish—like wearing white after Labor Day or office-ready yoga pants.”

Key Findings

• Both parties’ candidates are feeling the Bern—whether from Sanders or Trump.
• Bipartisan agreement on the cause of California’s droughts exists, but not on the solutions.
• Fashion and football are polling favorites, and pumpkin spice remains a cultural phenomenon.
• If in doubt about polling, just ask a beauty queen—grace under pressure goes a long way.

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