Tag

Negative Campaigning

All articles tagged with #negative campaigning

politics2 years ago

"Biden's Winning Strategy: Following Obama and Bush's Playbooks in Bashing Trump"

President Joe Biden is adopting a strategy reminiscent of past successful reelection campaigns by focusing on bashing his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden's campaign aims to negatively define Trump in the eyes of the public, similar to how Obama and Bush targeted their opponents in previous elections. However, Trump is already well-defined, and Biden faces challenges such as low approval ratings and concerns about his age and handling of the economy and foreign affairs. Some Democrats caution against making the race too much about Trump and suggest Biden should emphasize his own record and issues like abortion rights. Biden's campaign believes that highlighting clear contrasts between the president and Trump is crucial. The dynamics of the 2024 race differ from 2012, with Biden having a record of legislative accomplishments and a focus on unconventional ways to reach voters.

politics2 years ago

Denver's Mayoral Race Takes a Negative Turn in Final Days.

The Denver mayoral runoff has turned negative in the final stretch, with both candidates taking shots at each other. Outside groups have spent heavily, with fundraising and spending by the two candidates remaining relatively even. Super PACs supporting the candidates have spent millions, dwarfing candidate spending. Turnout has been low, with voters having until Tuesday to return their ballots. The next mayor will oversee a city government that employs 11,000 people with a $1.6 billion budget.