FiveThirtyEight Politics

Why Our Politics Are Stuck In 2016

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Sep 25, 2023
Examines the lack of serious challengers to Trump in the Republican primary and the absence of primary challengers to Biden in the Democratic party. Explores the rigidity and calcification of American politics, the concerns about Biden's electability in 2024, and the importance of marginal voters in the 2020 election. Analyzes Trump's moderation on abortion and discusses government shutdowns and political divisions. Wraps up with a discussion of using profanity to increase class enrollment.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Rigidity and Calcification of American Politics
02:03 • 20min
3
Democrats' Concerns About Biden's Electability in 2024
22:28 • 3min
4
The Importance of Marginal Voters in the 2020 Presidential Election
25:48 • 7min
5
Trump's Moderation on Abortion
32:31 • 18min
6
Understanding Government Shutdowns and Political Divisions
50:31 • 17min
7
Profanity and Class Enrollment
01:07:15 • 2min