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FiveThirtyEight Politics

Are Americans Tuning Out The 2024 Election?

May 20, 2024
38:52
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Debates between Biden and Trump, strategic timing of presidential debates, voter turnout concerns for 2024 election, analyzing voter turnout in polling models, limitations of margin of error in polling
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Quick takeaways

  • Voter disinterest and fatigue may impact turnout in the upcoming election, posing a challenge for pollsters in predicting voter engagement.
  • Biden's decision to start early with debates aims to solidify support and address concerns, setting the tone for the election dynamics.

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Debates on the Horizon

The upcoming presidential debates between Biden and Trump, set for June and September, bypass the traditional commission on presidential debates and will be held without an audience. The June debate marks an early start to this election season, potentially aiming to shift dynamics and engage voters. Biden's strategic approach to debate early aims to consolidate support among his base and address concerns about his age, distancing a possible bad performance from election day.

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