06 Feb 2024
11m
What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell
TED Talks Daily
This podcast episode highlights the challenges of persuading voters to prioritize democratic principles over tribalism. Voters often overlook authoritarian tendencies to satisfy their tribal belonging. Swing voters care less about democracy threat and more about social issues. Rekindling the love of democracy requires more than just asking people to prioritize democracy over party. We must educate voters about democratic principles and build a dominant coalition to stave off threats to democracy.
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