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S4 Ep48: DNC Part 2: The Dems' Defibrillator (with John Anzalone)

2024/8/31
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The DNC provided a much-needed boost for Democrats, shifting the mood from despair to hope. While the convention's impact may be overstated, it solidified the base and set the stage for an intense fall campaign focused on persuading a small group of independent voters.
  • Post-convention polling shows a positive shift for Democrats.
  • The fall campaign will likely focus on a narrow margin of independent voters.
  • Two recent elections were decided by very small margins in key states.

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The Democratic National Convention was a respite from Democrats' summer of despair, and a lot of the good vibes filtered down to swing voters...but are good vibes enough? Democratic pollster John Anzalone joins Sarah to listen to how the new ticket looks to swing voters...and even some former Trump voters who are now Harris-curious.