Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age with Sasha Issenberg
Jun 4, 2024
Sasha Issenberg, author of 'The Lie Detectives,' dives into the world of winning campaigns in the disinformation age. Topics include combating false narratives, navigating political misinformation, managing disinformation in campaigns, and the impact of foreign manipulation. A deep dive into the challenges of disinformation in elections and insights on navigating the complex information landscape.
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- Voter preference is significantly influenced by primary news sources such as newspapers, national news networks, digital websites, social media, cable news, YouTube, Google, and political news engagement.
- Campaign strategies shifted post-2016 towards addressing underlying voter concerns rather than reacting to individual false claims, exemplifying the importance of demand-side tactics in countering disinformation.
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Analysis of Voter Preference Based on News Sources
In a polling study discussed in the podcast, voter preference was connected to their primary news sources. Among voters relying on newspapers, Biden led by 49 points, while those relying on national news networks showed a 20-point lead. Voters getting information from digital websites favored Biden by 10 points. Notably, those following social media supported Trump by 4 points, and those tuned in to cable news leaned towards Trump by 8 points. Voters sourcing news from YouTube and Google showed Trump leading by 16 points, and those disengaged from political news favored Trump by 26 points, highlighting the influence of news sources on voter opinion.
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