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Plain English with Derek Thompson

If the 2024 Election Is So Important, Why Does It Feel So Boring?

Apr 12, 2024
Political commentator Josh Barro, known for his newsletter 'Very Serious', discusses the paradox of the 2024 election being crucial yet surprisingly dull. He highlights voter disengagement and the overshadowed importance of key issues like abortion, inflation, and economic growth. Barro elaborates on the stark policy differences between Biden and Trump, particularly in immigration and fiscal strategies. Their chat dives into the roots of voter ambivalence and what a second Trump term might imply for America’s future.
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  • The 2024 election presents stark differences in abortion policies between a Biden and Trump administration.
  • Trump's tax and spending policies could lead to inflation, contrasting with Biden's potential focus on higher spending.

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Abortion Policies Under Biden and Trump Administrations

The potential differences in abortion policies between a Biden and Trump administration are stark. A Trump administration is likely to interfere with women's access to abortions by using regulatory mechanisms like the FDA to restrict abortion pills' availability. This could significantly impact abortion rights if Trump is reelected.

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