Many swing voters expressed frustration with inflation and the general cost of living.
These economic concerns, coupled with global political trends and immigration anxieties, played a significant role in the election results.
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Policy over Personality
Trump's appeal extended to voters who disliked him personally but favored his perceived economic policies.
This reveals a political realignment where policy preferences outweigh personal disapproval.
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Biden's Reelection Bid
Biden's decision to run for reelection despite voter concerns about his age and preference for a bridge candidate created suboptimal campaign conditions.
This, coupled with a late primary process, limited Kamala Harris's ability to connect with voters and establish her own identity.
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The best way to understand what happened on Tuesday is to listen to what the actual voters have been saying. Dan checks back in with two strategists who run focus groups with key parts of the electorate: Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, who's been talking to Trump-curious swing voters for months, and Carlos Odio of Equis Research, an expert on the Latino vote. Sarah and Carlos discuss some of the warning signs that were blinking red long before last week, and how we can recognize them—and act on them—in the future.
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