Chapter
The Political Strategy Behind Crime and Costumes
14:47 - 21:54 (07:07)
The Republican party is targeting voters in suburbs and rural areas with the message of increased crime in Democratic-run cities, while at the same time painting opponent Federman as a "phony" for his blue collar look. This strategy aims to appeal to those who fear crime is creeping closer and to those who look down on Democratic cities' leadership.
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John Federman, a Democratic candidate from Pennsylvania, appears to be resonating with voters in the white working class, but is hit with a Republican counterattack citing his stance on criminal justice reform and illegal immigrants.
14:47 - 15:51 (01:04)
Summary
John Federman, a Democratic candidate from Pennsylvania, appears to be resonating with voters in the white working class, but is hit with a Republican counterattack citing his stance on criminal justice reform and illegal immigrants.
ChapterThe Political Strategy Behind Crime and Costumes
EpisodeJohn Fetterman and the Fight for White Working-Class Voters
PodcastThe Daily
The appeal of tough-on-crime candidates is not limited to suburban voters afraid of urban crime, but also to residents of cities experiencing increased crime and rural voters who hold Democratic cities in low regard.
15:51 - 19:24 (03:32)
Summary
The appeal of tough-on-crime candidates is not limited to suburban voters afraid of urban crime, but also to residents of cities experiencing increased crime and rural voters who hold Democratic cities in low regard. The campaign strategy for tough-on-crime candidate Oz centered around flattening opponent John Federman.
ChapterThe Political Strategy Behind Crime and Costumes
EpisodeJohn Fetterman and the Fight for White Working-Class Voters
PodcastThe Daily
John Federman's candidacy, which was initially popular, was eventually brought down by attacks from the Republican party in which they claimed that his blue-collar image was just a costume.
19:24 - 21:54 (02:29)
Summary
John Federman's candidacy, which was initially popular, was eventually brought down by attacks from the Republican party in which they claimed that his blue-collar image was just a costume. His difficulty in articulating his rationale for candidacy also played a part in his downfall.