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It's Celebrity-Election-Line-Up!

Vicky Ward Investigates • 279 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Campaign Strategy Voter Engagement Political endorsements
  1. Celebrities are heavily involved in the election, but their influence on voters might not be as strong as hoped. Many people don’t change their voting choices based on celebrity endorsements.
  2. Taylor Swift stands out as a celebrity who could really sway young voters, especially since she has a significant following among undecided young women. If she actively campaigns, she might make a difference.
  3. Past celebrity involvement has sometimes backfired, like in Hillary Clinton's case in 2016. The focus on celebrity endorsements may not connect well with voters, especially those who feel alienated by elitism.

Cause or Effect?

Disaffected Newsletter • 899 implied HN points • 26 Aug 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Bias Health Policy Public Opinion Political endorsements Social Commentary
  1. Robert Kennedy Jr. surprised many by endorsing Donald Trump and focusing on children's health in his announcement.
  2. Andrew Hartz is working to remove political bias from therapy, making it easier for people to find therapists who won't judge them.
  3. The discussion includes satire about various public figures and the voting habits of young women.

New Polling Data Confirms Musk Effect on Support for Alternative für Deutschland

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 149 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polling Data Political parties Elections Public Opinion Political endorsements
  1. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is gaining support, reaching 21.5% in recent polls, which is their highest in a year. This suggests they might have a stronger presence in upcoming elections.
  2. A significant number of voters, even from various parties, believe that the AfD is Germany's last hope, indicating a shift in public sentiment. This includes some surprising support from traditional voters like those in the Greens and Social Democrats.
  3. The outcome of the elections could depend on minor parties like Die Linke, as their performance can affect the overall balance of power. If they win certain districts, it would complicate things for larger parties trying to form a coalition.

The Cowardice of Ann Wagner

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 437 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Congress Sexual misconduct Political endorsements Allegations
  1. Ann Wagner originally opposed supporting Jim Jordan but later endorsed him for Speaker, citing issues like border security and human trafficking.
  2. Hannity's show seems to be pressuring GOP members to support Jim Jordan for Speaker.
  3. Wagner's flip-flop to endorse Jordan raises concerns, especially since Jordan faced allegations of knowing about sexual misconduct at Ohio State.
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