SUMMARY

In a deeply divided electorate, swing voters are increasingly coveted by both sides. In the battleground state of Nevada, groups of voters who chose Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 discussed their thoughts on the state of the race and the country. Judy Woodruff reports for her series, America at a Crossroads.

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WARM-UP QUESTIONS

1. Who are some of the people interviewed in this segment, and what are their backgrounds?
2. Where do all of the voters interviewed in this segment live?
3. What were some of the reasons previous Trump voters moved away from supporting him and voted for Biden?
4. Why are some of the voters interviewed here considering voting for Trump again?
5. How do political divisions affect these voters on a personal level?

FOCUS QUESTIONS

What seems to be the main reason that the voters in these panels switched parties? What concerns seem to be motivating them in 2024?

Media literacy: Why do you think this segment on voters in one state? Why do you think the producers chose Nevada?

Alternative: See, Think, Wonder: What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What would you want to learn more about?

FOR MORE

What students can do: Watch the following video and discuss as a class — which candidate's messaging seems best targeted to the voters in the panel from the segment above? How do you think the candidates could change their messaging to attract these voters?

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