Rainey Center

SAVE THE DATE The Rainey Center’s 2026 National Summit is coming to Walt Disney World, December 7–9 2026. State leaders. Policy experts. Real conversations shaping the future. Learn more: raineycenter.org/national-summit

Our polling shows voters are concerned data centers may be driving up electricity costs, but support increases significantly when voters learn more about the benefits Read more here: raineycenter.org/polling/americ…

At the Rainey Center LAMP Summit, Dmitri Alperovitch @DAlperovitch breaks down how China’s timeline on Taiwan could align with leadership ambitions—and why the late 2020s matter. Join us at the upcoming 2026 Rainey Center National Summit. See our pinned post for details. Check out Dmitri's book: worldonthebrink.com

At the Rainey Center LAMP Summit, Dmitri Alperovitch @DAlperovitch explains why losing Taiwan could reshape the balance of power in Asia and beyond. Join us at the upcoming 2026 Rainey Center National Summit. See our pinned post for details. Check out Dmitri's book: worldonthebrink.com

A fun @RaineyCenter evening last night with @SenMikeLee and Utah legislators! Many thanks to @TheMonocleRest for the hospitality & @RWalkerFW @MadelineKeeter @TracyBrom for a beautiful event.

I had a wonderful time with @RaineyCenter and a wonderful group of Utah lawmakers. Thank you for joining us @BasedMikeLee.

Voters support holding colleges accountable and restructuring how student loans are issued and managed. Read more: raineycenter.org/polling/americ…

Americans are questioning the value of a college degree and calling for major reforms to the student loan system. Read more: raineycenter.org/polling/americ…

Voters are clear: a majority believe the border is more secure today. Read more: raineycenter.org/polling/americ…

Some Americans say the American Dream is out of reach - but our polling shows that hope is on the rise. Read more: raineycenter.org/polling/americ…

There’s rare agreement in today’s politics: ✔️ 59% support automatically continuing government funding
✔️ 59% support moving to a two-year budget cycle Voters want solutions — not shutdowns. More: raineycenter.org/polling/govern…

This data highlights an important reality: voters prioritize national security and safety. The Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security ranked as the most essential. Full memo: raineycenter.org/polling/govern…

What 1,021 voters really think about the economy, taxes, student debt, shutdowns, and China—the answers are clearer (and sharper) than you’d expect. Find the memo on our website: Americans continue to give Trump good ratings on the border, more information increases support for data centers

58% of voters say the constant cycle of government shutdowns is unacceptable. Americans are done with the dysfunction. Read more: raineycenter.org/polling/govern…

Your reminder to: SAVE THE DATE The Rainey Center’s 2026 National Summit in Walt Disney World, December 7–9 2026. Real conversations shaping the future with state leaders and policy experts. Register or learn more: raineycenter.org/national-summit

In February 2026, was attempting nothing more sinister than steering his robot vacuum with a PlayStation controller. What he accidentally discovered was a live window into nearly 7,000 private homes across 24 countries. Across party lines, Americans are united on this: they don’t want foreign governments peering into their homes. New polling from the Rainey Center finds widespread concern that smart devices and security cameras could be accessed by foreign actors—and strong support for congressional action. And this isn’t a distant threat. Vulnerable devices and foreign-made surveillance systems are already raising real risks. The issue isn’t if it’s happening—it’s whether leaders will step in before it escalates. Read more at the link in bio: How Recent Admissions Prove We’re Living in George Orwell’s 1984

Shutdown politics isn’t working. 58% of voters say the current cycle is unacceptable. There’s bipartisan support for reforms that would END shutdowns for good. Read more from our latest polling memo: raineycenter.org/polling/govern…

Polling. Policy. Real insights.
Straight to your inbox. If you want to understand what’s actually driving the conversation, not just react to it, this is where to start. Subscribe to our Substack ⬇️ open.substack.com/pub/raineycent…

Surveillance cameras aren’t just watching, they’re targeting. The same Chinese-made systems used to suppress protests in Iran were later used in the kill chain to eliminate its leadership. This is modern warfare. Read the memo: raineycenter.org/polling/how-re…

Bipartisan majorities of Americans are worried foreign governments can access their home camera footage and they want Congress to act. This isn’t theoretical. It’s already happening. Read the full memo: raineycenter.org/polling/how-re…

What were the biggest takeaways from Utah’s 2026 legislative session? Rainey Center LAMP National Chair Amelia Powers Gardner breaks it down on The Hinckley Report with Jason Perry. 🎥 Tune in to the full panel featuring Amelia, Ben Winslow, and Wes Smith: Legislative Recap & Election Season Kicks Off.