Episode
Could the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?
26:44
Published: Wed Jul 13 2022
Description
For months, leaders of the Democratic Party and President Biden have been bracing for huge losses in the upcoming midterm elections. Today, “The Daily” explores a new New York Times poll that complicates that thinking — and could set the stage for a very different showdown in November.Guest: Nate Cohn, a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times.Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Here’s what a new Times poll shows about divisions and dissatisfaction in the United States.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The type of issues being discussed in the political space has shifted to topics that appeal to college-educated and wider voters, which are demographics that Democrats have been performing well with in recent elections.
00:00 - 07:25 (07:25)
Summary
The type of issues being discussed in the political space has shifted to topics that appeal to college-educated and wider voters, which are demographics that Democrats have been performing well with in recent elections. Earlier in the year, issues such as immigration and crime were ranking higher among voters, but have become less significant in recent times.
EpisodeCould the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?
PodcastThe Daily
A recent poll shows that the bad news of the last month, including Supreme Court rulings and the January 6th insurrection, is mobilizing Democratic voters to participate in upcoming elections.
07:25 - 14:23 (06:57)
Summary
A recent poll shows that the bad news of the last month, including Supreme Court rulings and the January 6th insurrection, is mobilizing Democratic voters to participate in upcoming elections. Despite being bad news for the average voter, it may ultimately lead to positive outcomes for the Democratic Party.
EpisodeCould the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?
PodcastThe Daily
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.
14:23 - 24:15 (09:52)
Summary
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.
EpisodeCould the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?
PodcastThe Daily
Congressional investigators revealed that Trump planned to direct his supporters toward the Capitol during the January 6th protest while attempting to make it look spontaneous.
24:20 - 26:26 (02:05)
Summary
Congressional investigators revealed that Trump planned to direct his supporters toward the Capitol during the January 6th protest while attempting to make it look spontaneous. Twitter is also suing Elon Musk after he forewent his purchase of the company.