Simon Bazelon

Simon Bazelon, a Democratic public opinion researcher and author of 'Deciding to Win,' shares insights from his extensive polling on the party's strategies. He discusses how Democrats shifted focus from economic issues to identity politics after 2016, potentially alienating median voters. Bazelon highlights the misleading nature of some issue polls and emphasizes the preference for targeted economic policies over universal ones. He also warns that Democrats must regain voter trust and balance excitement for their base with electability to succeed in future elections.

Simon Bazelon, a policy analyst and lead author of the report Deciding to Win, shares insights into how Democrats have strayed from economic issues that resonate with working-class voters. He discusses the shift in priorities driven by highly educated donors and advocacy groups since 2012. Bazelon argues that addressing public safety and economic concerns is crucial to recapturing swing voters. He also emphasizes the need for fresh political faces that align with voter preferences on immigration and crime while tackling the party's evolving image in light of modern challenges.