FT News Briefing

Swamp Notes: GOP primaries and the power of incumbency

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Jan 27, 2024
Lauren Fedor, the Deputy Washington bureau chief at the Financial Times, and Peter Spiegel, the U.S. managing editor at FT, dive into the dynamics of the Republican primaries. They analyze how Trump is dominating the race like an incumbent, while challengers like Nikki Haley face significant hurdles. Fedor and Spiegel discuss the contrasting strategies of Haley and Ron DeSantis, unveiling the complexities of voter sentiment influenced by Trump's legal issues. The conversation also highlights the broader implications of incumbency on upcoming elections.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Incumbency Effect

  • Trump is winning the Republican primaries as if he were an incumbent.
  • DeSantis bet everything on Iowa, came in second, and dropped out.
INSIGHT

Trump Voters' Mindset

  • Trump voters view him as an incumbent despite being out of office for almost four years.
  • They want to give him another term based on his past performance.
ANECDOTE

Tina's Support for Trump

  • A voter named Tina supports Trump to continue his previous work.
  • She believes he can take the country back to where it needs to be.
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