Public Opinion Polls

Public opinion polls gather survey data to track voter views on spending and policy. A push-poll reports 68% of respondents say the U.S. spends too much on foreign aid, while 59% call for cuts. These numbers hit Josh's bullpen like a crisis trigger, ramp up pressure on Senator Hardin, and force the team to recalibrate strategy ahead of a midnight funding vote. Josh ties his resignation threat to poll-driven outcomes. No leaders or methods appear; polls exert influence through cited stats that quantify public resistance and shape White House tactics.