Strategic Approaches in the Political Landscape

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Exploration of the political strategies employed by Democrats in navigating the influence of the MAGA movement and the challenges faced by Democratic candidates in states like Ohio. Analysis of the contrasting approaches between Democrats and Republicans in mobilizing support and appealing to voters in the center.

Democrats have honed in on a novel campaign strategy over the past few election cycles: elevate Trump-backed candidates in GOP primaries, and then blow past them in general elections. So far, the strategy has mostly paid off, but will this risky gamble work in 2024? The FT’s deputy Washington bureau chief, Lauren Fedor, and US managing editor, Peter Spiegel, join to discuss. Credit: Associated Press, WCPO-9

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Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks to Pierre Nicholson.

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