How Finance Shapes Elections with Sandra Fish

Alvina Talks Shift

In this week's episode, Alvina Vasquez sits down with seasoned data journalist Sandra Fish to delve into Colorado politics, campaign finance, and voter engagement strategies for the upcoming 2024 elections. Sandra has worked for CPR, KUNC, Roll Call, The Washington Post, and many more credible news outlets. She also taught journalism for eight years at the University of Colorado Boulder.

In their conversation, Sandra underscores the need for simple, accessible voter information on political issues and candidates, while dissecting the Democratic and Republican parties' tactics to increase voter turnout and support their candidates. The two highlight the importance of connecting with and educating less active voters to build lasting relationships.

The episode touches on the dynamics of Colorado's political scene, including the surprising behavior of its voters and the impact of campaign finance, particularly the role of super PACs following the Citizens United ruling, and the efficacy of "get out the vote" activities over costly TV ads in swaying the electorate. They conclude by stressing the vital role of personal involvement and the changing effectiveness of caucuses in today's elections.

This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qnk20ajmIOE

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