What Happened to the Old Swing States?
How did the 2024 election get narrowed down to seven core swing states? American presidential elections are perpetually close — but individual states are moving farther and farther apart. That’s one factor contributing to the unprecedented influence of an ever-shrinking crop of battleground states. So why do these states hold such power? How did they become the center of the political universe? And is life better in a swing state? The answers might help explain the path to victory for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Subscribe to The Recount / @therecount Twitter / therecount Instagram / therecount TikTok / therecount Facebook / therecount Website https://therecount.page.link/Home
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