Another poll contradicting the conventional wisdom peddled by Beltway pundits and consultants that swing voters & independents want milque toast "moderate" candidates. Instead, as @waytowinus.bsky.social research showed last year, they want candidates who will fight not fold.
A New Report Reveals the Real Reason Democrats Lost in 2024It wasn’t because Biden voters shifted to Trump—but because so many of them stayed home. Here’s how Democrats can motivate them once more.newrepublic.comPrem Thakker ツNEW poll in 18 toss-up districts (with a sample that voted Trump 48-45) shows independents & moderates are *not* looking for the archetypical Moderate candidate — and are not dissuaded if outsiders are labeled too far left. Strong support for Israel was the *least* appealing quality in a candidate.