Will 2024 be a personality contest or a policy debate?

Here are a few thoughts this week as we await the outcome of the debt ceiling battle.

What will the 2024 election be about? It may seem obvious to ask this most basic of questions about the next election, but the answer will likely decide its outcome. So, perhaps, a better way to assess both the primary and general elections is by asking: “Will this be an election driven by personality or by policy?” …

If the general election campaign is about policy rather than personality, that poses a real challenge for Team Biden, particularly if economic concerns remain front and center. But then, the age issue is a problem for them, too.

To win, Republicans have to improve their standing with the political center by reaching out to independents with solutions to bring down inflation, their top issue. This is where Republicans enjoy a political advantage. Independents tend to be economic voters and are center-right on fiscal policies, which aligns their views more toward Republicans. Another reason for Republicans to focus on policy not personality.

That’s what this election should be about. CONTINUED

David Winston (Winston Group), Roll Call


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