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Profane rallies, podcasts and McDonald's: The US election's homestretch
Oct 22, 2024
Aaron Rupar, a political commentator and creator of Public Notice, dives into the final weeks of the US election. He discusses Donald Trump's unconventional rally tactics, including a peculiar tribute to golfer Arnold Palmer. Rupar also examines Kamala Harris's strategy of highlighting Trump's controversies in her speeches. The pitfalls of polling data are explored, stressing the importance of grassroots campaigning. Finally, he highlights the impact of innovative campaigning through podcasts, especially in reaching non-traditional voter demographics.
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- Donald Trump's unconventional campaign tactics focus on shock value and media engagement rather than substantial policy discussions, reflecting a chaotic electoral landscape.
- Kamala Harris is leveraging popular podcasts to personally connect with voters and contrast her campaign's tone against Trump’s unpredictable style, highlighting the election's complexity.
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Trump's Unorthodox Campaign Strategies
Donald Trump has been employing unconventional tactics in his campaign to engage voters, including references to peculiar anecdotes and major media appearances. At a rally in Pennsylvania, he drew attention by discussing the late golfer Arnold Palmer in a bizarre context, leading to a mix of confusion and commentary about the appropriateness of his remarks. This incident highlights the chaotic nature of Trump’s rallies, with unusually long speeches filled with unpredictable content that piqued media interest. These strategies appear to be less about presenting substantial policies and more about keeping himself at the forefront of public discussion, even if it means causing awkwardness.
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