Cooperating With Trump on Immigration Takes Political Toll on Sheriffs
05/09/2018
There may be no politics more local than a campaign for sheriff, but the charged national issue of immigration has become suddenly salient. The defeat of two prominent sheriffs in…
Legal issues aside, popular March Madness pools grow more sophisticated
03/14/2018
Just as mouse clicks online have mostly replaced photocopied NCAA Tournament brackets filled out by pencil — often with a good eraser at hand — the popular pools themselves may be…
NCAA March Madness betting to top $10B, group says
03/12/2018
The vast majority of the billions of dollars bet on the 2018 NCAA “March Madness” men’s basketball tournament will be wagered illegally, according to estimates from a leading industry group.…
$10 billion estimated to be bet on March Madness, but only 3 percent of it legally
03/12/2018
Americans will bet more than $10 billion on the NCAA tournament, including office pools and traditional wagers with bookmakers, according to estimates released Monday by the American Gaming Association. Only…
OUT OF THE TRENCHES
10/01/2017
Your direct marketing colleagues take a big-picture look at things Study: Progressive Nonprofits in Strong Position for Fundraising Growth What issues are important to grassroots progressive nonprofit donors? How did…
MGM poll highlights jobs
10/01/2017
BRIDGEPORT — A majority of city residents back MGM’s proposal to build a $675 million waterfront casino in town, believing the company’s pitch that it will create 7,779 job —…
New survey reveals support levels for proposed Bridgeport casino
10/01/2017
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A new survey conducted by a group for MGM Resorts International has revealed support for a proposed casino in Bridgeport. The survey, conducted by The Mellman Group, asked 500 registered voters…
Americans Are Sick Of The ‘Tough On Crime’ Era
02/12/2016
An overwhelming number of voters want to reform the federal justice system, a new poll finds. For decades, politicians have been celebrated — sometimes even rewarded — for spouting “tough on…
Survey: Americans want ability to legally wager in the Super Bowl
02/03/2016
Super Bowl 50 viewers not only want to watch the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos this weekend, they want the opportunity to wager on the game as well. The American…
The kingmaker’s kingmaker
02/26/2013
- How did Yesh Atid become the biggest success of the elections? A dedicated candidate, a resonant message, and relentless hard work, says its American-Jewish adviser, Mark Mellman Last Hanukkah,…