The NPR Politics Podcast Analysis: Biden Leads, But He's Still Short Of 270 Electoral Votes
Sep 16, 2020
The podcast dives into the current electoral landscape, with Biden holding a lead in crucial states won by Trump in 2016. Florida remains a battleground, while Arizona and Georgia are still up for grabs. Voter loyalty shapes the tight race, as many have already made their choices, making turnout critical. It also examines the shifting dynamics in Arizona, the Biden campaign's challenges in appealing to young voters, and the stark divides in voter sentiment across swing states.
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Current Electoral Map
- Biden maintains a lead in key states, but Florida is now a toss-up.
- Arizona and Georgia are also toss-ups, making the race tight.
Campaign Spending Focus
- Six states are receiving 85% of campaign spending: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina.
- This focused spending reflects the campaigns' concentration on these key battleground states.
Campaign Strategies
- The Trump campaign is spending heavily in states it won in 2016, playing defense.
- The Biden campaign is investing in traditionally Republican states like Texas, expanding the map.