Voter Knowledge Skepticism
The cluster discusses doubts about voters' understanding of elections, policies, and their own interests, often highlighting influences like media, parties, and emotions over informed decision-making. Comments debate voter rationality, turnout, polls, and the reliability of public opinion in shaping outcomes.
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People not understanding how their vote affects the outcome is usually considered a downside.
Wouldn't that influence the voters?
Maybe because they influence the people who vote
The public can't understand that, but it certainly forms opinions based on it. It votes, too...
This generally seems like a poor signal. People are very bad at reporting what affects their voting decision and a little better at reporting how they will vote. I would be much more apt to believe this was an important factor if we see a shift in the tracking polls or a significant shift in another.
Most voters do indeed know what they want. In any election, well over 90% are going to vote for the same party they did last time.But it just so happens that those ~90% are divided both bitterly and evenly. Which means the election is going to be decided by a small percent of people.The former group is increasingly baffled by the latter, since the differences are so stark. It's hard to imagine what kind of person doesn't have a preference.I'd say that the OP is encouragin
I'm not convinced voters are good at voting for their own interests anyway.
You’re assuming that any of the voters actually read it. They don’t have time either. The real reason they voted the way they did is probably that somebody else told them to.
If only voters always knew what is in their best interest...
People's feelings matter a hell of a lot at the ballot box.