Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen
Second Thoughts for Double Doubters
Aug 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the rise of 'Double Doubters' in elections, voters who dislike both major party nominees and had an impact in 2016. The limitations of polls in predicting outcomes and the skepticism about Joe Biden's current tour are explored. The influence of different Republican candidates, the significance of the South Carolina primary, and analysis of Donald Trump's ad are also discussed.
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- South Carolina Republican primary is a decisive contest that often determines the trajectory of the nomination race.
- Currently, candidates have not devoted much attention or resources to South Carolina, focusing on Iowa and New Hampshire instead.
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Importance of the South Carolina Republican primary
The South Carolina Republican primary has a historic significance as it was strategically moved to an early position in the calendar to capitalize on the rising dominance of the Republican Party in the South. It has become a decisive contest in the nomination process and has consistently favored conservative candidates. The primary holds great importance as it often determines the trajectory of the race and has a tradition of ending campaigns. Candidates tend to focus more attention and resources on Iowa and New Hampshire before shifting their focus to South Carolina in the weeks leading up to the primary.
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