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What's the deal with swing states?

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Understanding Swing States and the Electoral College

This chapter examines the critical role of swing states in U.S. presidential elections, emphasizing their impact on election outcomes due to their undecided voters. It discusses the complexities of the Electoral College and highlights historical voting patterns, illustrating how candidates can win the presidency without a popular vote majority. The speakers also analyze the implications of labeling states as red or blue, warning against oversimplification in today's polarized political climate.

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