Voter Apathy on January 6th: Did Democrats Fail to Make the Case?
Post-election polling reveals that voters in key swing states prioritized economic concerns over concerns about Donald Trump’s actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack, despite his impeachment and indictment. This suggests a disconnect between Democratic messaging on Trump’s threat to democracy and voter perceptions, with many not viewing him as a significant danger. The survey highlights a failure to effectively link Trump’s authoritarian behavior to tangible consequences for voters, as well as an underestimation of his ongoing appeal among certain demographics. Ultimately, the perceived threat to democracy paled in comparison to economic anxieties in influencing voter decisions.
John Q. Hosedrinker