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Political analysts seem to disagree, as both Republican and Democratic candidates are currently focusing mostly on energizing the core base, possibly to the det
by big_chungus 7y ago
Political analysts seem to disagree, as both Republican and Democratic candidates are currently focusing mostly on energizing the core base, possibly to the detriment of swing voters.
- scarejunba 7y agoFascinating. I wonder what the reason is. Perhaps they think they can boost turnout in partisans faster than they can convince. Thanks for that.
- bluGill 7y agoRight now you need to energize the base: those are the people who care enough to work for you (knocking on doors, making phone calls) when the election gets closer. You don't want to touch people who only slightly supporters but overall "have a life to live" because you can burn them out and then they won't vote at all which is a loss. In just under a year when the election gets close you use the core base to run your local election. It is well understood that the local ground game in the months up to the election is what really wins.
- stickfigure 7y agoThis is the nature of the primary system. Right now, Democrat candidates must appeal to registered Democrats only. That changes in the general election.