The NPR Politics Podcast Is The Suburban Swing To Biden A Political Realignment?
Jul 21, 2020
Suburban voters are shifting their allegiance towards Biden, raising questions about a broader political realignment. The growing influence of white college-educated women reflects changing attitudes, especially regarding education and social issues. Demographic diversity in suburbs is contributing to this trend, while strategic messaging from the White House aims to address concerns about safety and property values. Insights from political experts reveal that these shifts highlight the complex identity of suburban voters beyond mere geography.
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Importance of Suburban Voters
- Suburban voters make up 50% of the electorate, making them crucial for winning elections.
- Trump won the suburbs in 2016, but Democrats flipped them in the 2018 midterms.
Biden's Suburban Strategy
- Biden's focus on issues like education, public health, and competent governance appeals to suburban voters.
- Trump's handling of the pandemic and racial protests has alienated some suburban voters, particularly white women.
Suburban Voter Concerns
- Holly Gosa, a young white mother from Michigan, is turned off by Trump's stance on racial justice and immigrant rights.
- This sentiment echoes what many suburban women felt in 2018.