Republican strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson speaks with Ella Rhuems about how the American people are feeling ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections. The pair also discussed presidential job approval trends, how voters are interpreting news and media coverage, trends of younger voters, and what to expect in the 2028 Presidential Election.

Republican strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson speaks with Ella Rhuems about how the American people are feeling ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections. The pair also discussed presidential job approval trends, how voters are interpreting news and media coverage, trends of younger voters, and what to expect in the 2028 Presidential Election.

Republican Strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson

A podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory BoardJust off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast, From the Balcony, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today.The Dole Institute does not endorse the political positions or personal opinions of its guests.An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:doleinstitute@ku.edu" target="_blank">doleinstitute@ku.edu</a> to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.

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A podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory Board Just off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast, From the Balcony, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today. The Dole Institute does not endorse the political positions or personal opinions of its guests. An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at doleinstitute@ku.edu to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.

A podcast produced by the Dole Institute Student Advisory BoardJust off the Senate Republican Leader's office at the U.S. Capitol Building lies a balcony with a sweeping view of the National Mall. It was here that Senator Bob Dole struck many of his famous bipartisan deals, worked the phones, and gave interviews. Upon his retirement from the U.S. Senate in 1996, the chamber unanimously approved to rename it the "Robert J. Dole Balcony." Our first-ever podcast,&nbsp;From the Balcony, brings that spirit to life by providing a place for candid, thoughtful, and engaging conversations on public policy and the defining issues of today.The Dole Institute does not endorse the political positions or personal opinions of its guests.An accessible version of the material represented on this site will be made available upon request. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:doleinstitute@ku.edu" rel="noopener noreferrer">doleinstitute@ku.edu</a> to request the material be made available in an accessible format, or for general assistance.

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