In this episode, Jefferson is joined with Oscar Pocasangre, Senior Data Analyst for New America, to discuss the outsized impact of undecided voters on elections. Besides distinguishing undecided voters from swing or independent voters, Oscar explores the shared perspectives (if any) that might connect undecided voters as a cohesive group.

The discussion highlights the significant impact undecided voters play every two to four years, depending on the election cycle. Oscar points out how the outsized influence undecided voters have may be an overall detriment to democracy, as the issues that matter the most to this small slice of the electorate (whatever they may be) are magnified at the expense of the issues of importance to decided--or partisan--voters.

Undecided Voters: Who They Are, What They Want & How They Decide Our Politics

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Undecided Voters: Who Are They & What Do They Want w/ Oscar Pocasangre