Article Summary –
The article discusses the strategies of Democrats, including President Biden, in garnering support among progressive, moderate, and swing state voters. Senate Democratic candidates are promoting their bipartisan efforts, often without mentioning Biden’s role even when he has been instrumental in passing relevant legislation. Despite their strategic maneuvering, the article suggests that the biggest advantage for these candidates is the power of incumbency, making them more recognizable than their Republican challengers.
Biden’s Efforts Reinforced by Senate Democrats
During this spring, Mr. Biden focused on winning back the support of young progressives by endorsing debt cancellation and framing the election as a battle to save democracy. Simultaneously, Senate Democratic candidates were effectively appealing to center-left and center-right voters essential in swing states.
Positioning of Democratic Candidates
Mr. Brown emphasized his bipartisan efforts to introduce semiconductor manufacturing in Ohio, without naming Mr. Biden, who was a key player in passing the CHIPS and Science Act. Similarly, Senator Jacky Rosen from Nevada, a Democrat, presented herself as “one of the most bipartisan senators.” She highlighted her bipartisan work on the PACT Act, benefiting veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq, without mentioning Mr. Biden.
Casey’s Unique Approach in Pennsylvania
In a recent ad, Mr. Casey from Pennsylvania featured workers expressing their discontent with the government’s use of Chinese steel for infrastructure. The ad had no mention of the buy American provision for steel in Mr. Biden’s infrastructure bill, potentially leading viewers to believe that Mr. Biden’s government was responsible for the issue.
Power of Incumbency
Despite the policy approaches, communication tactics, or strategic moves of Senate Democrats, campaign aides from both parties highlight the power of incumbency as their biggest advantage. Democratic senators running for re-election in swing states like Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have this advantage against less-known Republican challengers.
Public Perception
Sherry Nelson, co-owner of the Huff-Nel-Sons Farm, commented, “We’re so busy, we don’t pay attention to politics,” but she believes that Ms. Baldwin is “doing a fine job”.
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