"Lose By Less," Win the Race
Digest
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of voter turnout in the 2024 election, particularly the need to mobilize non-voters and those who didn't vote in 2020. Charlie Kirk and Blake Masters discuss the success of Turning Point USA's voter registration efforts, highlighting the impact of mobilizing young voters. They emphasize the strategic advantage of early voting, citing examples of how low turnout due to weather or logistical issues has cost Republicans elections in the past. The episode reveals that Democrats are hoping for low turnout, believing that lower-propensity voters are more likely to support Donald Trump. To counter this strategy, Kirk and Masters encourage listeners to actively engage in ballot chasing and maximize voter turnout. They argue that focusing on voter registration and ballot chasing throughout the voting period allows for more targeted and effective mobilization of voters, rather than relying on a last-minute push on Election Day. The episode concludes by emphasizing that voter turnout is not simply a matter of hoping for the best, but requires active engagement and participation from individuals and organizations.
Outlines
Mobilizing Young Voters: Turning Point USA's Impact
Charlie Kirk discusses the incredible results of Turning Point USA's voter registration efforts, particularly at Grand Canyon University. He highlights the organization's success in mobilizing young voters and the impact it's having on the political landscape.
The Importance of Voter Turnout in 2024
Charlie Kirk and Blake Masters discuss the importance of voter turnout in the 2024 election. They argue that while Donald Trump is gaining support among traditionally Democratic demographics, the key to victory lies in mobilizing those who didn't vote in 2020.
Early Voting: A Strategic Advantage
Charlie Kirk emphasizes the importance of early voting, citing examples of how low turnout due to weather or logistical issues has cost Republicans elections in the past. He encourages listeners to vote early to avoid potential problems on Election Day.
Democrats' Strategy: Hoping for Low Turnout
Charlie Kirk reveals that Democrats are hoping for low turnout in the 2024 election, as they believe that the lower-propensity voter is now more likely to support Donald Trump. He urges listeners to counter this strategy by actively engaging in ballot chasing and maximizing voter turnout.
Keywords
Ballot Chasing
The act of actively contacting and encouraging registered voters to submit their ballots, particularly during early voting periods. This involves reminding voters about the election, providing information about voting procedures, and offering assistance with ballot submission.
Low Propensity Voter
A voter who is less likely to participate in elections due to factors such as lack of engagement, apathy, or logistical barriers. These voters often require more effort and outreach to be mobilized.
Turnout Operation
A coordinated effort by political campaigns, parties, or organizations to maximize voter participation in an election. This involves strategies such as voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote efforts, and targeted outreach to specific demographics.
Early Voting
The process of casting a ballot before Election Day, often through mail-in ballots or in-person voting at designated locations. Early voting allows voters to avoid potential problems on Election Day, such as long lines or weather-related disruptions.
Citizen Force
A group of individuals who are actively involved in political activism and advocacy, often working independently or in collaboration with organizations to promote their political beliefs and influence policy decisions.
Commit 100
A program launched by Turning Point Action that encourages individuals to commit to chasing at least 100 ballots during the early voting period. This initiative aims to mobilize voters and increase turnout for the 2024 election.
Q&A
What is the most important factor in the 2024 election?
Voter turnout is the most crucial factor in the 2024 election. While Donald Trump is gaining support among traditionally Democratic demographics, the key to victory lies in mobilizing those who didn't vote in 2020.
Why is early voting so important?
Early voting allows voters to avoid potential problems on Election Day, such as long lines, weather-related disruptions, or logistical issues. It also allows campaigns to focus their resources on mobilizing marginal voters.
How can individuals contribute to increasing voter turnout?
Individuals can contribute to increasing voter turnout by engaging in ballot chasing, reminding voters about the election, providing information about voting procedures, and offering assistance with ballot submission. They can also encourage others to vote early and participate in get-out-the-vote efforts.
What is the Democrats' strategy for the 2024 election?
Democrats are hoping for low turnout in the 2024 election, as they believe that the lower-propensity voter is now more likely to support Donald Trump. They are muting their voter registration efforts and get-out-the-vote campaigns to avoid mobilizing this group.
How can we counter the Democrats' strategy?
We can counter the Democrats' strategy by actively engaging in ballot chasing, maximizing voter turnout, and ensuring that every person who agrees with our movement goes out to vote. This requires a concerted effort from individuals and organizations to mobilize voters throughout the voting period.
Show Notes
Polls don't matter. Rallies don't matter. The only thing that matters for winning this election is getting more pieces of paper into the ballot box. Charlie talks about his registration rally at Grand Canyon University, where nearly a thousand new voters were signed up in a single afternoon. Charlie explains why "losing by less" on campuses is a key step toward winning next month, and why Republicans must learn to think like Democrats about early voting if they don't want to see a crushing disappointment.
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