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Neutral Observers 60%Labor Advocates 40%
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Public Education Advocates 40%School Choice Proponents 30%Global Benchmarkers 30%
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Clean Energy Pragmatists 40%Grid Operators & Utilities 35%Anti-Nuclear Advocates 25%
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Public Education Advocates 40%School Choice Proponents 40%Neutral Analysts 20%
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State and Local Government 40%Private Sector Investors 30%Community Organizations 30%
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Federal Civil Rights Enforcers 45%University Administration 45%Conservative Legal Advocates 10%
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American Households 40%Federal Reserve Policymakers 35%Macroeconomic Analysts 25%
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