Chapter
Trade-offs and Cards to Play Ahead of Midterm Elections
14:23 - 24:15 (09:52)
While Democrats focus on issues like gun control and threats to democracy, Republicans are hoping to change the discourse to focus on the economy and make the midterm elections a referendum on Joe Biden. However, the Democrats have an advantage in that the issues they are focusing on don't have as many trade-offs among working-class voters who they've historically had support from.
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According to the poll, Democrats are winning a larger share of white college graduates than nonwhite voters, a demographic that is typically less invested in politics on a day-to-day basis.
14:23 - 17:52 (03:28)
Summary
According to the poll, Democrats are winning a larger share of white college graduates than nonwhite voters, a demographic that is typically less invested in politics on a day-to-day basis. Democrats are currently leading with 57% of white college graduates compared to 51% of nonwhite voters.
ChapterTrade-offs and Cards to Play Ahead of Midterm Elections
EpisodeCould the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?
PodcastThe Daily
Democrats focus on maintaining their current agenda while Republicans try to shift the conversation to the economy or a referendum on Joe Biden.
17:52 - 24:15 (06:23)
Summary
Democrats focus on maintaining their current agenda while Republicans try to shift the conversation to the economy or a referendum on Joe Biden. The two parties also tend to attract different demographics, with Democrats appealing more to non-white, working-class voters while Republicans attract a largely college-educated, white population.