Paul Bentz

Father of 3 girls, award winning public opinion research & strategy for @azhighground.

[HighGround, Inc. @azhighground]

🗳️🇺🇸 The economy is booming. So why are voters still uneasy?

“You used to be able to sell anything if it created jobs... We aren't in that spot anymore because we've been very economically successful — but the electorate doesn't feel that success.”

Pollster @prbentz says a disconnect between affordability and voter sentiment is reshaping politics, and that Trump’s endorsement remains the “gold standard” in GOP primaries.

🔌Bentz joins @dennis_welch on @azfamily Politics Unplugged to break down Trump’s grip on the Republican Party and what it means for 2026. 🔗https://t.co/lo5Ssu3E1Y

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

It's like VH1 bringing back "The Surreal Life"

[Mary Margaret Olohan @MaryMargOlohan]

Freedom 250 announces the music icons who will be performing at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall June 25 through July 10:

- Martina McBride | June 25
- C+C Music Factory | June 26
- Vanilla Ice | June 26
- Milli Vanilli | June 26
-Young MC | June 26
- The Commodores | June 27
- Morris Day and The Time | June 27
- Flo Rida | July 2
- Bret Michaels | July 3

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

That was terrible.

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

Seriously, can’t they move “The Thing” to Picacho?

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

I am heartbroken. This is an institution. https://t.co/UkJ2cROfnP

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🎙️“You either run scared or you run unopposed," @prbentz says both sides should be paying attention.

📊Survey after survey shows voters are feeling stretched thin—groceries, gas, the basics. Bentz says those factors matter. Campaigns can't just run against Trump; they’ve got to clearly say what they’re for.
@kjzzphoenix 🔗https://t.co/yYWjQ4IvS2

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[Clue Heywood @ClueHeywood]

Well that sucked.

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

Watching a Marvel movie earlier today and it sparked a family conversation. What do particular superheroes smell like?

[ESPN @espn]

LARGEST WIN IN BIG 12 TOURNAMENT HISTORY 🤯

The Cyclones move onto the quarterfinals ➡️

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

@ClueHeywood It is indeed. I’ve been there when they had dancing in one spot, karaoke in a different spot, and something else going on. It’s crazy.

[HighGround, Inc. @azhighground]

🔌Arizona pollster @prbentz joined @azfamily Politics Unplugged with exclusive data on the heated #AZ01 Democratic primary. He breaks down what new voter registration trends signal for 2026, why affordability dominates every issue, and whether Democrats can replicate their 2022 success.
https://t.co/gDcssS2jUh

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

@ClueHeywood Old Pueblo is the right choice. And it’s not Tex mex. The Hideaway/Lighthouse is a decent dive pick. You could also go to Romans Oasis or County Line but they are both a little further way.

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“The folks that have bemoaned the takeover of the party, the people who wish to go back to the more traditional Republican ways, aren’t the folks that show up at the precinct committee meetings, knock on doors & show up at rallies,” @prbentz tells @AP.
https://t.co/aJvVHumchk

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

When I was in high school, my school celebrated the 10 year anniversary of their last state football championship. This gives very similar (sad) vibes.

[Arizona Cardinals @AZCardinals]

Divisional Round Memories
#TBT

📺: https://t.co/eorNNVa7s5

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

Bear Down!

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

It's Election Day! 220 voters over the age of 100 have voted already in Maricopa County. What's your excuse?

[Paul Bentz @prbentz]

@Bickley_Marotta

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🎧 @prbentz joined @azfamily's @dennis_welch to discuss the complexities of third-party politics in the U.S., including the impact of independent voters.🗳️ Listen 👇
https://t.co/g7wUPydY9X