Democrats Encouraged By Voter Turnout in 2020 Primaries

The video discusses the Democratic voter turnout in the 2020 primaries, highlighting significant increases compared to 2016, except in Oklahoma. It notes that states abandoning the caucus format, like Minnesota, Maine, and Colorado, saw substantial participation boosts. The video also touches on the impact of population changes on turnout and draws parallels to the historic 2008 primaries, suggesting that high turnout could lead to a Democratic win in November.

Which state was the exception to the trend of increased Democratic turnout in 2020?

• Maine

• Minnesota

• Oklahoma

• California

What was a common factor among states with the largest increases in Democratic turnout in 2020?

• They had a decrease in population size.

• They switched from caucus to primary elections.

• They had fewer candidates on the ballot.

• They had more polling stations.

By what percentage did Democratic voter turnout increase in Minnesota compared to the 2016 caucuses?

• 460%

• 260%

• 360%

• 160%

What is often seen as a measure of voter enthusiasm?

• The number of candidates

• The number of polling stations

• Voter turnout

• The length of voting lines

What historical event is mentioned as having a significant impact due to high voter turnout?

• The 2012 Republican primaries

• The 2020 Republican primaries

• The 2008 Democratic primaries

• The 2016 general election