The power of narrative
Yet another example of editorializing in the headlines:
Weird. Based on @nytimes headline tonight, you’d be hard-pressed to understand that Biden is winning more than 81% of his party’s vote in MI, while Trump is winning just 68% of his. NYT tells us Biden faces “significant challenge” while Trump “coasted to victory.” pic.twitter.com/QcUAbtYjkr— Brad Friedman (@TheBradBlog) February 28, 2024
Some additional contextL
Uncommitted is getting about the same share of the vote as it did with in 2012… I get the raw vote is higher, but turnout is also up…
I feel like I'm missing something here. // Side note: I continue to think Biden is trouble in the general. Just don't think this shows it.— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) February 28, 2024
There is indeed good reason to be concerned about Biden’s electoral prospects, but tonight’s results are neither here nor there.