The 538 Politics podcast has launched a mini-series called “Campaign Throwback,” which delves into the campaign tropes from past elections. This series will span three episodes, and the first episode focuses on the trope “It’s the economy, stupid.” This trope harks back to Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, where his chief strategist James Carville emphasized three key messages for his staff: the importance of change versus more of the same, the significance of the economy, and the need to address healthcare.
The second message about the economy was prominently featured in a 1993 documentary called “The War Room,” which chronicled the Clinton campaign and has since become a staple in election analysis. However, despite its enduring presence, there is still a question about whether this trope holds true in today’s political landscape.
This episode explores this question by providing insights into whether this campaign trope still holds relevance today. To listen to this episode or any other episode from this series, you can check it out below or on your preferred podcast platform.