Survey: "Most partisans have close social ties that reflect their political predispositions. A majority (53 percent) of Republicans report that their core social network is exclusively composed of Donald Trump supporters. The pattern is nearly identical among Democrats (55 percent)."
Without random daily encounters, people might retreat into their news bubbles
Republicans and Democrats see each other's policies as a threat.
And yes, it gets really personal.
2. The George Floyd protests showed that online organizing can be powerful.
Number of people in U.S. who said they protested, according to polls
| POLL | PCT. WHO PROTESTED | IMPLIED POPULATION | POLLING PERIOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Family Foundation (n = 1296) | 10% | 26 million | June 8-14 |
| Civis Analytics (4446) | 9% | 23 million | June 12-22 |
| N.O.R.C. (1310) | 7% | 18 million | June 11-15 |
| Pew (9654) | 6% | 15 million | June 4-10 |
Note: Surveys are of the adult population in the United States
3. Campaigning is Changing
Governor Steve Bullock of Montana (CMC `88), running for the US Senate
Candace Valenzuela (CMC `06), running for the US House in Texas
Democrat Candace Valenzuela, running in a tight race for an open House seat as the school year kicks off, has turned her master bathroom into her campaign’s nerve center.
“I can’t tell you what it’s like to be sitting on a yoga ball looking at your hair products and you get a call and it’s ‘Hello Candace, it’s Joaquin Castro, ’ ” she said, referencing the congressman who represents San Antonio. In her bathroom, away from the noise of her 5-year-old’s virtual learning and her toddler’s screams, she recently hosted a fundraiser on Zoom, netting $1,000 for her North Texas campaign.
Ms. Valenzuela had the option to send her older child to school in person, but opted for virtual learning so that her 71-year-old mother-in-law with health issues could continue living with them without fear of germs being brought home from school. Her mother-in-law now also helps with distance learning. Ms. Valenzuela said her best campaign purchase has been a $12 green screen for video, hung right next to the shower.
“I have to hide from my family, sometimes, to get things done,” she said.
4. The Voting Process
Five states already conduct all-mail voting.
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