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How the Nikki Haley Voters Are Breaking, With Kristen Soltis Anderson

2024/10/24
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Key Insights

Why are Nikki Haley voters a focus for the Harris campaign?

They aim to persuade habitual voters who might leave the top of the ticket blank, which is more efficient than convincing non-voters to participate.

Why might Nikki Haley voters still be undecided?

They lack clarity on Harris's core values and vision, which is crucial for making a decision.

Why is the gender gap expected to be significant in this election?

Young men and women, as well as senior women, are showing distinct voting patterns, potentially leading to historic gender-based outcomes.

Why is the Harris campaign focusing on the democracy messaging?

It targets undecided voters who may fear supporting Trump due to concerns about democratic stability.

Why might the early voting data be difficult to interpret?

Comparisons are skewed by the 2020 pandemic baseline, making it hard to gauge normal voting patterns.

Chapters

Kristen Soltis Anderson discusses how Nikki Haley voters are breaking during the election, differentiating between committed Republican primary voters and center-right independents who might lean Republican but are skeptical of both Trump and Harris.
  • Republican primary voters tend to 'come home' to their party.
  • Center-right independents are more skeptical and harder to predict.
  • The Harris campaign is trying to appeal to these voters by signaling that it's safe to vote for her.

Shownotes Transcript

Tara is joined by Republican pollster and writer Kristen Soltis Anderson to shine a light on where Nikki Haley’s voter base might be leaning on election day. They discuss Kamala Harris’s recent appearances with Liz Cheney, break down the political pressure undecided voters are currently feeling, and talk about Donald Trump’s upcoming campaign stops with Haley.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Kristen Soltis Anderson

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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