How to win Pennsylvania
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This episode of Today Explained delves into the 2024 election and the significance of Pennsylvania as a swing state. The episode highlights the strategies of both the Harris and Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania, emphasizing the Democrats' efforts to win over rural voters in Lancaster County and the Republicans' attempts to gain support from Black and Hispanic voters in Philadelphia. The episode explores the ground game strategies of both campaigns in Pennsylvania. It showcases the Democrats' organized door-knocking efforts in Lancaster County, aiming to persuade undecided voters. On the other hand, the Republicans' efforts in Philadelphia, led by the Black Conservative Federation, focus on appealing to Black voters with a message of economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the current administration.
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Pennsylvania: A Battleground State
This episode of Today Explained focuses on the 2024 election and the importance of Pennsylvania as a swing state. The episode explores the strategies of both the Harris and Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania, highlighting the Democrats' efforts to win over rural voters in Lancaster County and the Republicans' attempts to gain support from Black and Hispanic voters in Philadelphia.
The Ground Game in Pennsylvania
The episode delves into the ground game strategies of both campaigns in Pennsylvania. It showcases the Democrats' organized door-knocking efforts in Lancaster County, aiming to persuade undecided voters. On the other hand, the Republicans' efforts in Philadelphia, led by the Black Conservative Federation, focus on appealing to Black voters with a message of economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the current administration.
Keywords
Swing State
A swing state is a state in the United States that is not consistently won by either the Democratic or Republican party in presidential elections. These states are crucial in determining the outcome of a presidential election, as they can potentially shift the electoral vote count in favor of either candidate.
Ground Game
The ground game in politics refers to the on-the-ground efforts of a campaign to mobilize voters and get them to the polls. This includes activities such as door-knocking, phone banking, and voter registration drives. A strong ground game is essential for winning elections, as it can help to turn out voters who might otherwise stay home.
Black Conservative Federation
The Black Conservative Federation is a political organization that advocates for conservative policies and values within the Black community. The organization has been active in recent years in supporting Republican candidates and promoting conservative viewpoints on issues such as economic opportunity, education, and crime.
Pennsylvania Election
The 2024 presidential election in Pennsylvania is a key battleground state, with both Democrats and Republicans focusing their efforts on winning over voters.
Harris Campaign
The Harris campaign is focusing on winning over rural voters in Lancaster County, a traditionally Republican stronghold. They are investing in local organizing efforts and reminding Democrats in these areas that they are not alone.
Trump Campaign
The Trump campaign is leveraging the Black Conservative Federation to appeal to Black voters in Philadelphia. They are emphasizing economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the current administration, arguing that life was better under Trump's presidency.
Q&A
Why is Pennsylvania considered a crucial swing state in the 2024 election?
Pennsylvania holds 19 electoral votes, making it a significant state in determining the outcome of the election. Both campaigns are actively campaigning in the state, recognizing its potential to decide the election.
What are the key strategies employed by the Harris campaign in Pennsylvania?
The Harris campaign is focusing on winning over rural voters in Lancaster County, a traditionally Republican stronghold. They are investing in local organizing efforts and reminding Democrats in these areas that they are not alone.
How is the Trump campaign attempting to gain support from Black voters in Philadelphia?
The Trump campaign is leveraging the Black Conservative Federation to appeal to Black voters in Philadelphia. They are emphasizing economic hardship and dissatisfaction with the current administration, arguing that life was better under Trump's presidency.
Show Notes
Vox’s Christian Paz and Miles Bryan head to Philadelphia and Lancaster to see what the Harris and Trump campaigns are doing to win the state.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King.
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Trump speaking in Erie, PA this weekend. Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ/AFP via Getty Images.
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