About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of primary elections taking place in several states and the shifting political dynamics involved.
Voters are heading to the polls in states today: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota. They're weighing in on a series of high- stakes races that could shift the political calculus for November. But this primary day may feel a little upside down. Democrats are holding out hope for an opening in ruby-red Iowa, while Republicans are making a play in deep-blue California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Topics covered
- primary elections
- political races
- voter turnout
- Democrats
- Republicans
- political strategy
Keywords
- primary elections
- California
- Iowa
- voter turnout
- political strategy
- Democrats
- Republicans
Mentioned in this episode
Places: California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, South Dakota
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