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Of course Biden's age is a legitimate voter concern

Silver Bulletin • 308 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Presidency Candidates Aging Health
  1. A large percentage of American adults believe Biden is too old to be effective for another four years.
  2. There is a significant age gap between Biden and Trump, which may impact their health and cognitive abilities in a second term.
  3. Voters are concerned about the age and health of presidential candidates, with notable implications for the upcoming election.

The Finnish Presidential Election 2024 - a short overview

Ahpocalypse Now • 58 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Election Foreign Policy Candidates Presidency Ideologies
  1. The Finnish Presidential Election involves nine candidates and may go to a second round if no one gets over 50% of the votes.
  2. The President of Finland serves as a moral leader, unifying figure, and representative in high-level international meetings.
  3. The top contenders in the election include Jussi Halla-aho, Pekka Haavisto, and Alexander Stubb, each with unique backgrounds and potential outcomes.
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Who Is the Next President?

Fake Noûs • 266 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Debate Campaign
  1. The Republican nomination for the next president is likely to go to Trump due to strong support and lack of serious challengers.
  2. The Democratic nominee for the next president is expected to be Biden, with little competition, despite concerns about health and moderate views.
  3. In a potential rematch between Trump and Biden, factors like inflation, Biden's policies, and health may heavily influence the outcome.

Some Knowns and Unknowns about the 2024 Presidential Campaign

Think Future • 39 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Parties Candidates Policy
  1. Futurists use acronyms like STEEPM and EPISTLE to analyze trends for future forecasting, considering factors like Social/Cultural, Technological, Economic, Political, and more.
  2. The 2024 Presidential Campaign's key focus areas include Political, Legal, Economic, Social/Cultural, and Religious arenas, potentially shaping the future of the United States.
  3. Factors affecting the support for Trump and Biden in the 2024 election include legal cases, criminal convictions, voter demographics, and overall political landscape.

On this week's barrage of nightmare scenarios about a second Trump term

Think Future • 39 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Policy Candidates
  1. Differentiate between reports of facts, forecasts, and nightmare scenarios when analyzing a candidate's potential actions.
  2. Forecasts can contain a mix of facts and nightmare scenarios, providing varied perspectives on what may happen.
  3. Understanding the overlap between these perspectives helps grasp possible outcomes of political scenarios.

I Wonder Why Republicans Keep Having Candidate Quality Problems

I Might Be Wrong • 5 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Republican party Policies
  1. Republicans are facing candidate quality problems, potentially due to extreme views and controversial behaviors of some nominees.
  2. The rise of hard-right movement conservatives and the influence of Trump have contributed to a GOP base that is disconnected from reality.
  3. Endorsing candidates who align with Trump's views, particularly on the 2020 election, has led to a trend of endorsing controversial figures within the Republican party.

Stringer Theory

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 8 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Campaign Scandal Primary
  1. Scott Stringer is running against Mayor Eric Adams because he believes the city is deteriorating and he sees an opportunity to win.
  2. Stringer is in a better position to run this time compared to his previous mayoral campaign where he faced allegations of sexual misconduct.
  3. While Adams has more resources and support, Stringer still has a real shot at winning the primary election in June 2025.

Time to Update My Stereotypes About Democrats and Republicans

I Might Be Wrong • 3 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Parties Election Policies Candidates Political Analysis
  1. Parties like Democrats and Republicans are changing their stereotypical behaviors.
  2. Republicans chose Trump as their candidate despite indications another option might fare better, while Democrats contemplate replacing Biden for a stronger chance of success.
  3. Republicans seem to have become more populist, while Democrats are focusing on strategic choices.

Crowded, Diverse Republican Presidential Field Expands

The Newsguy -- Steve Herman • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Debates Policies Political Dynamics
  1. More than a dozen Republican candidates are gearing up to challenge President Biden in the upcoming election.
  2. Former President Trump remains a prominent figure in the Republican field despite facing legal challenges.
  3. The Republican primary race is diverse, with candidates like Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Francis Suarez entering the fray.

Gallego 'Not Concerned' About Potential 3-way Race for Sinema's Seat

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Senate Campaign Parties
  1. Rep. Ruben Gallego is confident in his campaign to succeed Sen. Kyrsten Sinema despite potential three-way race.
  2. Sinema abandoned the Democratic Party in December but has not confirmed if she will seek reelection.
  3. Gallego emphasizes focusing on connecting with Arizonans about important issues to win the race.

What Each Republican Candidate's Message Appears to Be

I Might Be Wrong • 8 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Candidates Debate Republican party Election
  1. Each Republican candidate is crafting a distinct message to appeal to voters during the primary debates.
  2. Candidates like Tim Scott focus on humble origins as a key aspect of their campaign messaging.
  3. Some candidates, like Vivek Ramaswamy, are adopting extreme positions to stand out and appeal to segments of the GOP base.

Why Robert F Kennedy Jr. Has The Clearest Path To Be The Next President of United States.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 6 implied HN points • 15 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Policy Campaigning Government
  1. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a clear path to be the next US president due to the economy's impact on elections.
  2. American voters prioritize their economic well-being when choosing a president.
  3. RFK Jr. needs to address campaign setbacks and consider hiring effective professionals to stay on track for the presidency.

What Elections Are For

The Future, Now and Then • 2 HN points • 05 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Policy Campaigns Parties
  1. Elections are essential for deciding whether to fight to improve the status quo or to preserve it.
  2. Supporting a candidate is about choosing between fighting to make things better or fighting to prevent things from getting worse.
  3. Politics is a continuous struggle, and elections are crucial moments that shape the direction towards progress or stagnation.

GRANTED: Revamping the election, bouncing back from failure, and why you shouldn't be yourself

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 05 Jun 16
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Resilience Candidates Authenticity
  1. Resilience is not just about achieving things, but also about surviving and evolving as a person.
  2. Teaching children to learn from failure is more important than just having a growth mindset.
  3. Being yourself may not always be the best advice; it's more beneficial to focus on presenting yourself sincerely to others.

What's happening with Indiana Democrats in 2024?

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Parties
  1. Indiana Democratic candidates are slow in announcing bids for statewide offices compared to Republicans.
  2. Rep. Jim Banks has cleared the field for U.S. Senate, while Democrats are still hesitant to announce bids.
  3. Former Democratic candidates like Destiny Wells and Tom McDermott are reassessing their next steps, criticizing the current state of Indiana Democrats.

Iowa stubborn

IMPORTANTVILLE • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Candidates Policy Campaigns
  1. Voters in West Des Moines are still showing strong support for Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy's Hoosier connections.
  2. The Indiana influence is scarce in the caucus night in Iowa, with only a mention of fried pork tenderloins from Indiana in Des Moines.
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Thumb War 2024: Debates

The Author Is Dumb • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Debates Election GOP Candidates Trump
  1. Debates in US presidential politics may not significantly sway voter opinions due to increased partisanship and candidates spewing focus-grouped lines.
  2. Primary debates can be valuable for low-information voters to get a sense of candidates, especially unknown ones.
  3. Candidates in the GOP primary need to directly challenge Trump to stand out, as his base remains loyal even amidst controversies.