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Establishment Republicans 40%National Populists 40%External Observers 20%
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Tax-Code Reformers 40%Direct-Aid Advocates 40%Fiscal Hawks 20%
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Environmental Advocates 35%Food Manufacturers & Retailers 35%Consumer Protection Groups 30%
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Traditional Infrastructure Advocates 41%EV and Climate Advocates 29%Municipal and Local Governments 29%
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Aviation Regulators 40%Aircraft Manufacturers 30%Airline Operators 30%
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Federal Enforcers 45%University Administrators 30%Legal Analysts 25%
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Public Health Advocates 40%Regulatory & Legal Analysts 40%Food Industry & Manufacturers 20%
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Free Trade Advocates 38%State & Local Governments 31%Corporate Importers 31%
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Federal Administration 33%Passenger Rail Advocates 33%Bipartisan Legislators 33%
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