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On Point | Podcast
How to get Americans excited about voting again
Nov 15, 2024
Tom Bonier, a senior advisor at Target Smart specialized in voter turnout, and Lee Drutman, a senior fellow at New America focused on political reform, dive into the recent decline in voter participation. They discuss the growing disillusionment with major candidates, particularly regarding issues like healthcare. The duo highlights voter apathy driven by local concerns and emphasizes the pressing need for reform in the two-party system. Their insights shed light on the rise of independents and reforms like fusion voting to energize the electorate.
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- Voter disengagement is evident as millions opted not to vote in 2024 due to dissatisfaction with candidates and their platforms.
- The desire for a more diverse political representation highlights the need to rethink the two-party system and explore electoral reforms.
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Electoral Dynamics and Voter Turnout
The presidential election results indicate that Donald Trump secured the Electoral College but made only a modest improvement in the popular vote, garnering 50.2% in 2024 compared to 48.2% in 2020. Conversely, Vice President Kamala Harris's vote count showed a significant decline, dropping by over 8 million votes compared to Joe Biden's results in 2020. This overall decline in the popular vote, with 6 million fewer votes cast across all Americans, highlights voter disengagement or dissatisfaction with the available candidates. The complexities surrounding voter decisions are underscored by the fact that many chose not to vote for either major candidate, showcasing a deeper discontent with the political landscape.
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