Insiders Polls National Journal’s exclusive series of surveys, with experts weighing in on emerging policy debates.

Congress

Experts anticipate which topics will gain traction, and which won’t, with Congress

Congressional Insiders Poll

Congressional Democrats say Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget blueprint will help their party politically. Republicans beg to differ. Views on whether earmarks should return also split along party lines... what do you think?

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Politics

The insiders’ view of what really matters in today’s politics

Political Insiders Poll

Will the economy help or hurt Obama’s reelection efforts? Democrats and Republicans have different perceptions. But operatives in both parties agree that the president would help Democrats by&... what do you think?

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National Security

Experts’ views on emerging debates in national security

Energy

Experts debate how energy informs policy

Insiders: Southern Section of Keystone Pipeline Doesn’t Need Obama

After Obama last week unveiled an executive order meant to speed federal permitting of pipeline infrastructure, including the southern portion of the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline, crit... what do you think?

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