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FiveThirtyEight Politics

The Presidential Election Has Become An Unpopularity Contest

Apr 1, 2024
54:53
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Quick takeaways

  • Third party candidates face challenges in gaining access to state ballots due to varying requirements and potential hurdles like naming a vice presidential candidate on petition papers.
  • Both major party candidates, Trump and Biden, have historically low favorability ratings, indicating significant dissatisfaction among voters and raising speculation about potential third party impact.

Deep dives

RFK Jr. Ballot Access Efforts

RFK Jr. is officially on one state ballot in Utah, but his campaign is actively gathering signatures in seven other states, such as New Hampshire, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The Nevada situation has hit a hurdle due to naming the vice presidential candidate on petition papers, leading to complications. However, RFK Jr.'s significant funding and name recognition may help him secure access on most, if not all, state ballots by the election.

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