Their answers will create a comprehensive map of public opinion on various topics ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States next year. They are creating an “opinion map” of the United States. Together, they hope to find common ground among Americans and foster conversation, ultimately developing ways of determining public opinion that haven’t been done before. With traditional polling, Rasmussen said responses to open-ended questions often result in answers of one to eight words. As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in July 2026, We The People hopes to replicate that level of participation, and quite possibly transform how Americans gather and understand public opinion.