Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/5/24: Media Gaslights 'Uncommitted Voting', Is Real Estate Tech Company Flow A Scam?
Apr 5, 2024
The discussion opens with an intriguing exploration of uncommitted voting in the Democratic primaries, revealing voter dissatisfaction and historical context. Insights into the implications for the upcoming 2024 election are highlighted, particularly in Michigan. Then, the focus shifts to a new real estate tech startup, Flow, created by Adam Neumann, raising questions about its promise versus potential pitfalls. Skepticism mounts over its ability to genuinely address the housing crisis while navigating the complexities of branding and scalability.
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Uncommitted Votes as Protest
- Uncommitted votes in Michigan's Democratic primary were unusually high in 2024 (13%).
- This signifies a protest vote against Biden's policies, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Past Uncommitted Votes
- Historically, high uncommitted votes in Michigan's Democratic primaries had different explanations.
- In 1996 and 2008, candidates were often absent from the ballot due to DNC rules or open primary technicalities.
None of the Above
- The "none of the above" option on ballots allows voters to express dissatisfaction.
- This can be a powerful tool, especially if it triggers new elections with different candidates.