The hottest Voters Substack posts right now

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Why Trump ran away with Iowa

Robert Reich • 29305 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

Trump's victory in Iowa showed a deep connection with his supporters
Many Americans feel abandoned by the political system
People are turning to Trump because they feel neglected by traditional political parties

Joe Biden is currently losing the election

Slow Boring • 5857 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Democratic Party Campaign Strategy Voters

Joe Biden is currently on track to lose the election based on poll numbers.
Democratic Party needs to address complacency and change their communication and political strategies.
2022 midterms results suggest Democrats should focus on mobilizing high-propensity voters and persuading more people to support Biden.

It's a cult

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 6603 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political parties Election Leadership Rhetoric Voters

The Republican Party in 2020 abandoned their traditional platform in favor of aligning with Donald Trump.
Trump's supporters are devoted to him personally, rather than the party's policies or principles.
Trump's speeches are filled with lies, exaggerations, appeals to fear, and bigotry, creating a cult-like following.

Climate is the problem

Slow Boring • 6348 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Climate Democrats Voters Policy Election

Climate change is seen as a major problem
Voters are not highly concerned about the Democratic Party's top priority
Center-left intellectuals may underestimate the impact of climate change on elections

How Joe Biden won the Iowa Republican caucus

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 5031 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Republican party Donald Trump Joe Biden Voters

Despite media descriptions, Donald Trump only won 20 delegates in the Iowa caucus.
Around 49% of Iowa Republicans did not vote for Trump in the caucus.
Among Republican voters in Iowa, significant percentages are willing to vote for Joe Biden if Trump is the nominee.

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The Normies Will Save the World

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1738 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Policies Politicians Voters

Some prominent figures in American politics seem to show more support for tyrants and terrorists than for democracy.
Most Americans are invested in and personally consider conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war, the Ukraine-Russia war, and tensions between China and Taiwan as important to U.S. national interests.
The majority of Americans hold strong views against Chinese communism, Russian dictatorship, and Islamist terrorism, supporting the notion that America and the West are forces for good.

The Coming Working Class Election

The Liberal Patriot • 2751 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Working Class Democrats Voters Policy

Working-class voters will likely determine the outcome of the 2024 election.
Biden needs to address the concerns of working-class voters to improve his chances of victory.
Democrats should focus on economic issues that directly impact the working class to secure more support.

The Disappearing Democratic Coalition

The Liberal Patriot • 1886 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Demographics Economy Policy Voters

Biden is falling behind Trump in key areas like the economy and border security.
The Democratic coalition is losing support among core groups like Hispanics, Blacks, and Youth.
To win in the 2024 election, Democrats need to focus on persuasion over mobilization and address voter concerns like the economy and tough issues.

Democrats Will Not Listen

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1650 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Media Partisanship Voters Candidates

Democrats are not listening to voters who support Trump
Media bias and insular majorities are contributing to Democrats' disconnect with voters
Joe Biden faces challenges with economic approval and handling of border issues

The Haley Mary Pass in New Hampshire

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1985 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Republicans Third-Party Voters Candidates

DeSantis is backing Trump, while Nikki Haley is attempting a comeback in New Hampshire.
Republican voters prefer candidates like Trump over others in the party.
2024 election may have low turnout, showing importance of uniting the party and strategizing.

The Progressive Youth Chimera

The Liberal Patriot • 2279 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Youth Voters Demographics

Demographics are not destiny in politics. Voter preferences can change and influence election outcomes.
The perception of youth as uniformly progressive may be inaccurate. Many young voters identify as moderate or conservative on various issues.
Shifts in voter preference within generations can neutralize any advantage gained from generational changes in demographics.

The Eternal Conundrum Of The Unknowable Voter

Singal-Minded • 348 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voters Campaigns Media Joe Biden Elections

Understanding the unknown voter is a challenge for pundits and can lead to repeated mistakes in predicting election outcomes.
The campaign adviser Mike Donilon is highlighted in a recent article for his impactful role in Joe Biden's campaign.
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Against Diner–Grilled Cheese Theories Of Donald Trump’s Popularity (Or Anything Else)

Singal-Minded • 507 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Psychology Donald Trump Voters American culture

Restaurants often make food taste better by using more fat which is not always healthy, a useful rule of thumb
Psychological theories don't always give new insights into complex questions like explaining Donald Trump's popularity
Be cautious about relying too heavily on psychology to explain multifaceted societal events

Five Myths About Trump

The Ruffian • 245 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Policy Immigration Voters Partisanship

Trump's enduring appeal goes beyond just being a culture warrior.
Trump's victory in 2016 and his support in 2020 was driven by clear policy promises, not just chaos or divisiveness.
Immigration is a significant issue that impacts voters, and Trump's focus on policies rather than theatrics won him support.

Capitulation Nation

Slack Tide by Matt Labash • 163 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Party Politics Leaders Political Commentary Voters

The Republican primary seems to be leaning towards Donald Trump as the nominee.
The author remains a holdout against supporting Trump despite pressure within the party.
The post challenges the notion of blaming leaders and instead points to the responsibility of American primary voters.

We the People, are the Victims

SHERO • 609 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Indictment Trial Campaign Voters

Special Counsel Jack Smith presented an indictment against Donald Trump for various charges.
A good legal indictment requires a compelling narrative detailing the defendant's actions.
The trial of Donald Trump must be televised to ensure accountability and justice for the victims.

Ramaswamy and the physics of multi-candidate primaries

Silver Bulletin • 256 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Polls Candidates Voters

Ramaswamy is not well-known, so he has room to grow in the polls
After last night's debate, Ramaswamy is becoming better known
In multi-candidate primaries, gaining name recognition leads to a rise in polls

Election Reflection

Pieter’s Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 08 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaign Community Change Voters

Losing an election can lead to reflection and opportunity for growth in future campaigns.
Negative narratives seeded early can be challenging to overcome in campaigns.
Voters may resist quick or drastic changes, preferring a more predictable pace of change.

Why can't SFPD shut down SF's drug markets?

Fava’s Substack • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law enforcement Leadership Voters

SFPD is making drug arrests but faces challenges in executing them due to limited resources and restrictive policies.
San Francisco's progressive policies and enablement contribute to the flourishing drug markets, making it a complex issue beyond just policing.
To address the drug crisis, holistic policy, budgetary, and leadership changes are necessary, requiring the involvement and support of voters.

AT LAST! American Voters' Alliance and DailyClout -- with Phill Kline and Me as Authors -- Launch a Dream Clean Elections Model Bill! Just in Time for 2024

Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf • 2 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Legislation Voters Transparency Activism

The Clean Elections Model Bill aims to solve major issues in the election process.
The bill emphasizes the importance of paper ballots and transparent voting processes.
Citizens are encouraged to take action by downloading and sharing the bill with their state representatives.

Nikki Haley in the Ballgame...(?)

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaign Candidates Voters

The first wave of exit polls is not always an accurate predictor of the final outcome.
High turnout is a key factor in a successful night for Nikki Haley.
There is anticipation and uncertainty about the results, with the possibility of a tight race.