FiveThirtyEight Politics cover image

Your Post-Election Questions, Answered

FiveThirtyEight Politics

00:00

Bandwagoning and Voter Behavior

This chapter examines the concept of bandwagoning in electoral politics, particularly how voters often align with perceived winners during elections. It explores crucial issues like abortion as a voter priority, the influence of misinformation through social media, and the impact of low-information voters on election outcomes. The discussion further investigates the dynamics of undecided and third-party voters, shedding light on increasing partisanship and its implications for contemporary elections.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app