It could be simply that the economy is the biggest issue and people who like Democrats still don’t trust them with the economy. Even if you love profuse spending, inflation hurts you every day, and at some point your own pain overshadows your self-image as a person of empathy. Maybe just stay home and disconnect. This election’s not for you.
Similarly, a Democrat might abstractly endorse more empathy-oriented policies about crime but worry about their personal safety and the safety of their family. It may not be enough to flip them into voting for a law-and-order Republican, but it might induce abstention. I’ll just turn away and let you rougher folks do things that might be needed.
But let’s talk about abortion.
[I’d say that the reason is Joe Biden. He’s deeply unpopular, and the economic and community-safety environments he created and refuses to address is a millstone around Democratic enthusiasm. — Ed]
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