Should we still focus on confused prospective voters? The elusive “undecided” voters are often an invented group constructed by pollsters. Looking back at past elections, undecided voters make up only around 3-4%, despite media hype. Nate Silver and Michael Podhorzer suggest that swing voters, who lean towards a candidate but are open to change, are more crucial in deciding elections.
Key players like Ben Horowitz and Alberto Gonzalez have recently endorsed Harris, highlighting the importance of swing voters. While the Harris-Walz campaign is focusing on engaging lower-turnout voters, the Trump-Vance campaign is pushing a different economic agenda. With concerns about market stability and other issues, the choices in this election are clear.
Ultimately, reaching out to enthusiastic voters and mobilizing the base is more critical than chasing after undecided voters. As election day approaches, the focus shifts to getting the right voters to the polls, rather than pandering to an uncertain group that may not truly sway the outcome.