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Why Trump's Team is Sweating First Time Female Voters in PA

2024/11/1
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Key Insights

Why is Trump's team anxious about first-time female voters in Pennsylvania?

Women are outvoting men by 13 points, potentially favoring Harris.

What is the gender divide among young voters in this election?

Women are more motivated by issues like abortion, while men are more influenced by anti-political correctness.

Why are young men more likely to vote for Trump?

Trump's relatable podcast appearances and anti-woke messaging resonate with them.

How does the issue of abortion affect young female voters?

It motivates them intensely, seeing it as a key issue for bodily autonomy and economic health.

What do young voters generally dislike about the current political system?

They are frustrated with the Electoral College and feel neither party represents their interests.

What do pollsters often get wrong about Gen Z voters?

They focus on the most vocal activists, overlooking the large group of politically homeless young people.

Chapters

The mood in Trump's campaign shifts from euphoric to anxious as early returns show women outvoting men in Pennsylvania by 13 points, potentially favoring Harris.
  • Women are outvoting men in Pennsylvania by 13 points.
  • Trump and Vance are alleging voter fraud to sow seeds of doubt.
  • First-time female voters are streaming in, outpacing male voters.

Shownotes Transcript

Tara is joined by journalist Rachel H. Janfaza to take the temperature of the youth vote as we head toward election day. They shine a light on Kamala Harris’s “vibes” campaign, examine the effectiveness of Donald Trump’s podcast appearances with young men, and talk about what pollsters may be getting wrong about the Gen Z voter block.

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Host: Tara Palmeri

Guest: Rachel H. Janfaza

Producer: Chris Sutton

Production Supervision: Conor Nevins

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