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The first episode of the 538 Politics podcast mini-series, “Campaign Throwback,” takes a deep dive into the political tropes of past elections. This series revisits campaign strategies and slogans from previous campaigns to see if they still hold up today.
The focus of the first episode is on the phrase “it’s the economy, stupid,” which was coined by Bill Clinton’s chief strategist James Carville during the 1992 presidential campaign. The episode explores where this phrase originated, whether it was true at the time, and if it still holds up today. It delves into whether economic issues truly drive voter behavior and decision-making during elections.
The phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” became well-known and was featured in a 1993 documentary about the Clinton campaign called “The War Room.” Since then, it has become a staple in election analysis. To listen to the full episode and explore more insights on this topic, you can find the podcast on your preferred platform.
