In a new podcast mini-series titled “Campaign Throwback,” we’re taking a closer look at political wisdom from past campaigns. The first episode explores the campaign trope “It’s the economy, stupid,” which originated during Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign. During this time, his chief strategist James Carville emphasized three main messages to the campaign staff: change vs. more of the same, the economy, and healthcare.
The second message, focusing on the economy, gained significant recognition in a 1993 documentary called “The War Room” and has since become a staple in election analysis. In this episode, we will delve into this phrase and examine its accuracy and effectiveness in today’s political landscape.
We will also explore other popular campaign tropes from past elections such as “soccer moms” or which candidate would you rather have a beer with. We will examine where these tropes originated, whether they were true at the time and if they still hold relevance in today’s political landscape.
Join us as we revisit timeless wisdom and insights from past campaigns that continue to shape our political landscape today by tuning in to the “Campaign Throwback” series on the 538 Politics podcast available wherever you listen to podcasts.
