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Do Campaign Stops Actually Matter?

FiveThirtyEight Politics

CHAPTER

Analyzing the Impact of Campaign Stops on Election Outcomes

This chapter delves into the analysis of campaign visits by presidential candidates from 2008 to 2020, focusing on whether these visits influence vote share and turnout. The discussion explores how campaign stops mainly target friendly territories, the differences in strategies between candidates like Obama and McCain, and the importance of reaching undecided voters in competitive areas for electoral success.

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