THE HILL: Declining GOP Debate Ratings Won’t Help Candidates Catch Trump

Fewer and fewer people are watching the GOP’s presidential debates, raising sharper questions about their relevance in a cycle where the party’s front-runner, former President Donald Trump, is skipping them.

Fewer than 7 million people tuned in for this week’s debate, where Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis both got solid reviews for their performances.

As it gets closer to the Iowa caucuses, some worry if Trump’s competitors have a realistic path to the GOP presidential nomination and whether the debates are even relevant, which ROKK Co-Founder and Partner, Ron Bonjean spoke to The Hill about. 

Democrats are dealing with conflicting messages ahead of next year’s presidential race, as recent polls prompt worries about President Biden’s reelection bid — and his party notches key election wins across the country.

For some, the Democratic wins are a reason not to pay too much attention to polls one year out from Election Day 2024. As voters cast their ballots in a smattering of off-year races Tuesday, the Biden reelection campaign released a memo to news outlets downplaying poll results that showed Biden trailing former President Trump, the front-runner of the GOP primary field, in several battleground states.

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner, as well as Democratic strategist, Rodell Mollineau, spoke to The Hill on what the public should take away from these polls.

House Republicans, led by new Speaker Mike Johnson, passed a $14.3 billion Israel aid package tied to cuts in IRS funding, triggering a clash with Democrats over tax law enforcement that risks delaying US financial help. 

ROKK Senior Vice President John LaBombard shared his insights on the House’s passing of this large aid package to Israel. Listen to him here. 

Global Infrastructure Investor Association(GIIA) hosted a webinar in partnership with ROKK Solutions and Simpson Thatcher and Bartlett LLP, discussing the latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) developments that continue to evolve in the U.S. and the implications for infrastructure investors. ROKK’s Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Singleton, presented at the webinar, speaking about the partisan split in ESG issues.

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz deliver insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy. 

On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Global Situation Room President Brett Bruen about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the efforts to protect civilians in Gaza. Bloomberg Politics Contributor Rick Davis and ROKK Solutions Vice President Alvin Jordan about Congress’ plans for supplemental aid to Israel and the latest from the 2024 GOP Presidential Race.

Hear from ROKKS’s Vice President Alvin Jordan by listening to this episode of Bloomberg’s Sound On podcast.

Democrats are seeking to make new Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) a boogeyman going into next year’s general election, citing his conservative voting record in the House. 

Following Johnson’s election Wednesday, President Biden’s reelection campaign blasted out a fundraising email, calling Johnson “a Trump lackey.” Meanwhile, the House Democratic campaign arm sent messaging guidance, referring to Johnson as “Jim Jordan in a sports coat.”

But Republicans say it’s too soon to tell how much of a liability Johnson will be for vulnerable candidates. Read more insights from ROKK Co-Founder and Partner, Ron Bonjean, in The Hill.

Democrats are raising concerns and venting their frustration over Rep. Dean Phillips’s (D-Minn.) long-shot bid against President Biden.  

Many members of the party believe Phillips, a three-term House Democrat, has little chance of ousting Biden in the primary, let alone enough name recognition to register on voters’ minds.

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner, Rodell Mollineau, spoke with The Hill about whether Dean Phillips has a chance in the primaries against President Biden.

Democrats are seeing an early fundraising edge in several key 2024 races, with third-quarter figures giving President Biden a boost over his Republican rivals and giving vulnerable Senate Democrats the advantage in closely watched contests just more than a year out from next November’s Election Day. 

ROKK Partner, Kristen Hawn, shared her thoughts on the presidential campaign finances going into this next year with The Hill.

The Speakership battle in the House is putting swing-district Republicans in a politically dire position as the chaos engulfing the lower chamber shows no signs of abating.

On one hand, many vulnerable Republicans are wary of backing Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a hard-right Republican and close ally of former President Trump, fearing a vote for him could haunt them in districts that President Biden won in 2020. On the other hand, Republicans risk potential blowback from the conservative base in a primary if they vote against Jordan.

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner, Ron Bonjean, spoke with The Hill on what Republicans need to do after choosing a speaker.

We are honored that our latest ESG research report, “Navigating ESG in the New Congress: Voter Views on ESG Investing”, is a finalist in the “external publications” category for the 2023 PRNEWS Platinum Awards. 

ROKK Solutions conducted this research to ensure we were equipped to help our clients navigate the growing backlash in Washington. Many Republican lawmakers accused businesses of “corporate wokeism” and threatened oversight. 

Our research has shown clear voter opposition to restrictions on business’ social impact. In collaboration with Penn State’s Smeal College of Business, ROKK Solutions created an updated report highlighting voter views on ESG issues, which provides a path forward for navigating the anti-ESG political movement.

Download our latest research to see what we found about voter views on ESG investing, and how it can apply to your organization.

You can also find our full report here.

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