The NPR Politics Podcast Weekly Roundup: October 23rd
Oct 23, 2020
Scott Detrow, NPR's presidential campaign correspondent, and Ayesha Rascoe, White House reporter, dive deep into the final frenzied week of campaigning ahead of the election. They discuss the growing concerns around foreign election interference from Iran and Russia, emphasizing the need for electoral integrity. The duo contrasts Trump's rally-driven strategy with Biden's cautious approach, highlighting the crucial role of social media and platforms like Twitch in engaging younger voters. Plus, they reflect on past election impacts and the urgency of voter participation.
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Russian Interference
- Russia meddled in the 2020 election, but not as severely as in 2016.
- They accessed limited voter data by breaching county government servers.
Voter Reassurance
- Voters should not be discouraged, their votes will likely be counted.
- These foreign threats target election systems, not the votes themselves.
Trump's strategy
- President Trump focused on rallies in pivotal states during the last campaign week.
- He aimed to recreate the energy and momentum from 2016.