The Presidential Race Is in Uncharted Territory, but It’s Clear Who’s Winning
Jul 19, 2024
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CNN data journalist Harry Enten discusses the unprecedented movement to persuade President Biden to drop out, the shocking moments in the election season, and the declining support for Biden in key swing states. The podcast explores the impact of an assassination attempt on a presidential race, the polling shift post-debate, the intricacies of polling methodologies, and the importance of polls in shaping campaign strategies.
Attempted assassination on Donald Trump may impact presidential race dynamics significantly.
Shifting voter sentiment among key demographics like black and Latino voters affects election dynamics.
Deep dives
Impact of the Attempted Assassination on the Election Race
The episode discusses the unprecedented impact of the recent attempted assassination on Donald Trump and its potential effects on the presidential race. Harry Enten explains how historical precedents like Reagan's shooting demonstrate initial approval rating bumps that may not be sustainable in a politically divisive era.
Changing Voter Trends Among Democrats and Republicans
Analysis reveals shifting voter sentiment among key demographics like black and Latino voters. Harry Enten highlights how factors such as declining religiosity and changing demographics influence Biden's support, with traditional Democratic voters like black and younger voters moving towards the Republican column.
Election Trends Among Voters without Bachelor's Degrees
The significant trend of voters without bachelor's degrees increasingly aligning with the Republican Party is highlighted. Harry Enten explains that white voters without a college degree are moving further towards the Republican column, leading to potentially significant shifts in the election dynamics.
Polling Accuracy and Its Impact on Public Perception
The episode delves into the accuracy and public perception of polls. Harry Enten emphasizes the importance of interpreting polling data correctly and cautions against the oversimplification of poll results. By discussing polling methodology and historical instances of accurate and inaccurate polls, the episode underscores the complexity and impact of polling on election outcomes.
The movement to persuade President Biden—long after the primaries—to drop out of the Presidential race is unprecedented. So is the candidacy of a convicted felon. But this election season went from startling to shocking with the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and the death of a bystander. Despite the unknowns, the contours of the race are becoming clear, the CNN data journalist Harry Enten tells Clare Malone. President Biden’s support in national polls following his disastrous performance in the June debate slipped just slightly. But in key swing states, Biden’s support has ebbed to a point that has terrified Democrats. Malone spoke with Enten while he was covering the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee. She asked Enten about how the attempt on Ronald Reagan’s life affected his favorability. Malone also spoke with the highly regarded pollster Ann Selzer, who runs polling for the Des Moines Register. Selzer explains how the polls know what they know—even when so many people don’t pick up their phones.
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