As we approach one of the most consequential elections in recent memory, there’s a surprising trend that’s slipping under the radar: the quiet apathy of undecided voters.
While past election cycles saw last-minute surges of enthusiasm or decisive swings towards one candidate, this year, many of those who haven’t made up their minds may not be planning to vote at all. And that tells us a lot about the current state of both major parties and the overall political landscape in 2024.
Disillusioned or Disengaged? Apathy Is in the Air
NBC News has this story out for the weekend about how independents in their most recent polling feel about the election. Overall, it doesn’t give you a promising feel about the state of the democratic process in America.
At this point, undecided voters generally fall into two categories: they’re either disillusioned with the…
