Consider This from NPR An Unprecedented Election Season Ends The Way It Began: With Voters Locked In
Nov 2, 2020
Tamara Keith, NPR's White House correspondent, offers insights into a tumultuous election season. She discusses how COVID-19 and George Floyd's death reshaped the political landscape without significantly changing voter sentiment. The contrasting strategies of candidates amid protests and health crises are examined, highlighting Joe Biden's surge post-Super Tuesday. Keith also addresses the record fundraising by Democrats and the role of Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation during the campaign, painting a vivid picture of an unprecedented electoral battle.
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Consistent Campaign Messaging
- Doug Thornell, a Democratic strategist, noted that campaigns should start and end with the same message.
- Both Biden and Trump's campaigns demonstrate this, focusing on character and the economy, respectively.
Stable Election Amidst Upheaval
- Despite a tumultuous year, the 2020 election remained remarkably stable.
- The race between Biden and Trump has seen little change in voter preference despite major events.
Impeachment and Early Primaries
- In December 2019, the House passed impeachment articles against President Trump.
- Meanwhile, Biden held a slim lead in Democratic primaries and general election polls.