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The NPR Politics Podcast

What's Driving People To — Or Away From — The Polls?

May 7, 2024
Political correspondents Susan Davis and Elena Moore, along with national political correspondent Don Gonyea, discuss what drives people to or away from the polls. They touch on topics like abortion, the economy, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. The podcast explores voting patterns among different age groups, with a focus on youth engagement and older voter priorities.
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Quick takeaways

  • Younger voters support Biden for issues like abortion and climate change, challenging traditional voting patterns.
  • Economic concerns heavily influence older voters' decisions, overshadowing issues like climate change and foreign policy.

Deep dives

Insights on Youth and Older Voter Behaviors

Younger voters lean towards supporting Biden due to issues like abortion, finances, and climate change, with some concerns about his foreign policy. Older voters, who historically favor Republican candidates, are now showing support for Biden, particularly those aged 65 and above. Biden's appeal to older voters challenges traditional voting patterns.

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