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So why did they win? (lemmy.sdf.org)
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The majority of Americans who voted, at least in the swing states, have voted for the republicans. Why? Do the republican policies reflect popular opinion? Or is it that their vibes are more aligned with the public? Or maybe people are worse off now than they were 4 years ago and are hoping to turn back time? As a non-american I don't quite get it. People must think their lives will materially improve under the republicans, but why?

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[-] RedWizard@hexbear.net 33 points 1 day ago

I knew the turnout this time was going to be dogshit. Turnout is strongly correlated with a dem victory, but they only get turnout when they run someone who projects a break from the norm.

Non-voters are converted into voters when there is uncertainty, but I think that also cuts both ways, if the electorate feels that nothing will change based on the options, voters get converted into non-voters.

[-] StalinIsMaiWaifu@lemmygrad.ml 26 points 1 day ago

The Dems pissing off the most volatile part of their electorate (the youth vote) probably didn't help either

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