The Daily 'The Run-Up': The Republic
Sep 24, 2022
Jim Clyburn, a key Democratic Congressman from South Carolina, discusses the struggle for unity in defending democracy leading up to the midterms. Robert Draper, a journalist focused on conservative politics, highlights the alarming rise of election denialism in Arizona and its ramifications for electoral dynamics. Together, they explore the complexities of American identity and the evolving political landscape, questioning whether the nation can rise above division and reclaim its foundational values.
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Southern Political Acumen
- Black voters in the South have a unique political antenna, honed by navigating racial dynamics.
- They felt Biden was the only electable candidate against Trump due to this.
Obama's Electability
- Clyburn recalls a woman impressed with Obama, but questioning if people knew his mother was white.
- This highlights the role of race in electability perceptions.
Electability as Perceived Acceptability
- Electability is about who voters believe other voters will accept.
- For many Black Democrats, Biden was the only candidate perceived as capable of winning in 2020.