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I think voters are very sophisticated, very strategic…

“I think voters are very sophisticated, very strategic. They know that Hillary Clinton can be beaten. And so they will look at Donald Trump, and they will look at Marco Rubio, they will look at Ted Cruz, and maybe John Kasich and say, "Who can beat her? Who's the best matchup?"” quote by Hugh Hewitt
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“I think voters are very sophisticated, very strategic. They know that Hillary Clinton can be beaten. And so they will look at Donald Trump, and they will look at Marco Rubio, they will look at Ted Cruz, and maybe John Kasich and say, "Who can beat her? Who's the best matchup?"”

Hugh Hewitt

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Voters are strategic, evaluating candidates based on electability rather than personal preference.

In simple terms: Voters choose who can win.

Key Takeaway

Consider electability when voting.

Themes

politics election strategy

Mood

analytical critical

Type

political commentary

When to use this quote

  • campaign voting
  • primary elections
  • party primaries

Key Concepts

voter behavior electoral calculus

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prioritize winability over policy?
  • How does strategic voting affect democracy?
A Different Perspective

Strategic voting can overlook policy alignment.

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