What These Swing Voters Have To Say About The 2024 Election
Nov 20, 2023
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Voters in Simi Valley, California discuss their shifting preferences and how they don't neatly fit into one party. Topics include views on Trump's presidency, rising costs, supporting DeSantis, researching candidates for the California primary, raising kids in America while preserving Turkish culture, and concerns for the 2024 election.
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Demographic changes and increasing diversity in suburbs like Simi Valley have played a role in making them more Democratic, potentially impacting the 2024 election in key swing states.
Swing voters like Susan, Rudy, and Frank value a leader who can unite the country, prioritize economic well-being, address education and immigration issues, and protect children from certain ideologies.
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Cine Valley's political shift and its significance for the 2024 election
Cine Valley, traditionally a conservative city, experienced a political shift in the 2020 election by voting for Joe Biden by a margin of less than 1%. This shift can be attributed to demographic changes and increasing diversity in the suburb, including a doubling of the Hispanic and Asian populations over the past 30 years. Such changes have played a role in making suburbs across America more Democratic. While Cine Valley itself may not impact the 2024 election due to California's political leaning, suburbs like Cine Valley in key swing states such as Arizona and Nevada could have a significant influence on the election outcome.
Interview with Susan and Rudy: Conservative leanings and views on political leadership
Susan and Rudy, both in their forties with Hispanic backgrounds, express their leaning towards conservative values and their past support for Trump. They appreciated the direction the country was heading under Trump's leadership, with a focus on economic growth and putting the country first. Although they acknowledge Trump's communication style, they value his ability to get things done. However, they also emphasize the importance of respecting the new president and being open-minded. Susan and Rudy highlight the need for a leader who can unite the country and prioritize economic well-being, rather than dividing it along party lines.
Interview with Frank: Shifting political preferences and emphasis on key issues
Frank, a Turkish immigrant with a conservative background, voted for Biden in the 2020 election. However, he is now considering supporting Trump due to concerns about the economy and policies relating to LGBTQ education in schools. He desires a middle ground on issues such as immigration, where he believes an optimal solution lies. As an educator, Frank emphasizes the importance of addressing the homeless problem and improving the education system. He expresses the need for support and funding for education as well as relief in terms of high interest rates and rising gas prices. Frank values policies that protect children from certain ideologies and appreciate the conservative views on these topics.
What makes swing voters swing? In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast Galen heads to Simi Valley, California and speaks with voters whose preferences have crisscrossed parties in recent years. They explain how they’re thinking about politics today and why their views and identities may not fit neatly into one partisan bucket.