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The NPR Politics Podcast

Not Mad, Just Disappointed: Hear From Unenthused Voters

Jun 3, 2024
White House correspondent, political correspondent, and senior national political correspondent discuss disenchanted voters' views on candidates, economy, negative partisanship, immigration, abortion rights, and American democracy in upcoming election.
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  • Voters facing dilemma between choosing the lesser of two disappointments or opting for third-party candidate.
  • Economic concerns and nuanced views on social issues impacting voters' decisions in upcoming elections.

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Double Disapprovers in the Election

A significant group of voters, known as double disapprovers, are those who disapprove of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. In a focus group conducted with swing voters, it was found that sentiments towards Biden were less extreme compared to those towards Trump. This group poses a unique challenge in deciding their vote, contemplating between voting for the lesser disappointment or opting for a third-party candidate or staying at home.

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