November 4, 2024

November 4, 2024

The News on Merit Street takes you beyond the top headlines of the day providing context and perspective.

Do political endorsements really matter?

Do political endorsements really matter?

The credibility of the endorser is key. People often trust someone who is knowledgeable about politics, like a politician or someone who previously held the seat in the race. The characteristics of the audience are also important. Having an endorser who directly “speaks” to a certain audience can help a message land well.

2024 Race for the White House

2024 Race for the White House

The 2024 campaign has been shaped by dramatic events unlike any other election year in modern American history: the sitting president and presumptive Democratic nominee withdrawing from the race less than four months before Election Day; the first woman of color nominated as a major party candidate; two assassination attempts on the Republican nominee; and the same nominee convicted on 34 felony charges.

November 4, 2024

November 4, 2024

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