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How Accessing the Voters' Perception of Democracy Won Key Elections for The Democrats
14:56 - 23:33 (08:36)
The perception of democracy and extremism played a significant role in the 2020 US Elections, evidenced by the voters' behavior in the biggest battlegrounds and critical races, which was different from what was expected. With the help of the term "MAGA," voters lumped democracy and extremism together in their minds, giving critical wins for the Democrats.
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The 2022 midterms did not unfold uniformly across the country as recent elections have.
14:56 - 17:47 (02:51)
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The 2022 midterms did not unfold uniformly across the country as recent elections have. While some states experienced a red wave, others did not respond to Trump-aligned candidates' campaigns against certifying the last election.
ChapterHow Accessing the Voters' Perception of Democracy Won Key Elections for The Democrats
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PodcastThe Run-Up
Maga, a term embraced by the Republican Party, was found to be an effective tool to lump extreme and power-hungry ideologies together in the minds of voters.
17:47 - 23:33 (05:45)
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Maga, a term embraced by the Republican Party, was found to be an effective tool to lump extreme and power-hungry ideologies together in the minds of voters. When Joe Biden rolled out the "ultra maga" label in response to the Dobbs decision leakage, it signaled to voters that big changes were coming, which was a concern to many Democrats on the topic of abortion rights.