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The key question for the GOP: Can right-leaning independents be similarly mobilized? The answer, supported by data, is yes. These voters are actually more numerous and formidable than their left-leaning counterparts. The real challenge is getting them to vote, especially when Trump is not on the ballot, which has traditionally been a weak point for Republicans.
Understanding the Turnout Challenge
The recurring theme across these elections is turnout—specifically, the turnout of right-leaning independents and overall conservative voters.