Officially ticking over one month in the US I’ve now been to Wisconsin, North Carolina, West Virginia, Ohio and Minnesota. It’s been a lot of time on the ground asking people the same few questions.
US Election Analysis | Annelise Nielsen When you’re approaching a stranger to pick their mind about politics you can’t come in swinging asking who they’re voting for. Most people will find it a big confronting and clam up, or will lie to you and tell you what you think they want to hear. Once I’ve built a bit of rapport with some small talk I’ll usually edge into asking people what their number one issue is this election. It’s an interesting way to get some perspective on what the issues are.
For the most part the most enthusiastic voters are either frustrated at President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus and want to see him out. Or they’re worried about law and order and want to vote him back in. My other favourite question to ask is if the person is actually planning on voting. In a country where just over half the population actually votes, enthusiasm levels matter.
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