
New Culture War Cudgel: GOP Ads Blame Opioid Crisis On Migrants
The NPR Politics Podcast
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Political Narratives: Immigration, Crime, and the Opioid Crisis
This chapter examines the Republican strategy of connecting immigration with crime, especially concerning the opioid crisis during midterm elections. It highlights how political narratives surrounding fentanyl and undocumented migrants have shaped public perception and influenced specific race outcomes, like the Ohio Senate race.
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