As discussed on Meet the Press Now, new poll is one of the first to provide a pulse-check of progressives after 2026 midterms

WASHINGTON — Following last week’s election, MoveOn Civic Action released new data demonstrating the grassroots base is ready for new Democratic leadership in the Senate and what they want Democrats to prioritize, in this new political moment. MoveOn polled its national membership base, and saw some of its highest engagement rates for a survey in years. The results from more than 10,000 responses found: 

• 80% of members want MoveOn to pressure Senate leadership to be bolder and, in addition, support a campaign for new leadership if Senate leadership doesn’t deliver. 
• 82% of members said they do not support current Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the next Democratic leader.
• MoveOn members want Democrats to prioritize ending the war in Iran, ending Trump’s tariffs, and reversing the disastrous healthcare cuts. 
• 96% of members want the Senate leader to use all of their power to reverse Republicans’ disastrous agenda, and move swiftly to pass new bold policies focused on decreasing costs and supporting working people.

“Our members are tired of politicians content with incrementalism— they want bold, creative leadership that will help Democrats usher in affordability and accountability without delay or compromise in the next Congress,” said MoveOn Executive Director Joel Payne. “We welcome and will support any potential Senate leader willing to meet the moment.”

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