Trump Playing Catch Up in Polls as Time Runs Short

Trump Playing Catch Up in Polls as Time Runs Short

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the current gap between Trump and Clinton in the election, highlighting Trump's efforts to close this gap through new campaign strategies. Historical precedents are examined, showing that significant shifts can occur late in campaigns. However, Trump faces challenges due to high unfavorable ratings among key demographics, including African American, Hispanic, and female voters. The changing demographics from past elections to 2016 are also considered.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is Trump employing to win over voters he previously offended?

Focusing solely on battleground states

Reaching out to African American voters

Ignoring negative media coverage

Increasing campaign funding

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical election is mentioned as an example of a candidate overcoming a tie to win by a large margin?

The 2016 election

The 2008 election

The 1980 election

The 1976 election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1976 election, which candidate's lead collapsed before the election?

Donald Trump

Gerald Ford

Hillary Clinton

Ronald Reagan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What demographic is particularly noted for having a high unfavorable view of Trump?

African American voters

Young voters

Senior citizens

Rural voters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have the demographics changed between 1980 and 2016, according to the transcript?

They have become less diverse

They have remained largely the same

They have shifted significantly

They have become more rural