How Voters Decide: Crash Course Government and Politics #38

So today, Craig is going to try to get inside the heads of voters by discussing how voters make decisions. Now obviously, like all decision making, voter decisions are influenced by a multitude of factors, but the three we are going to focus on today (and the three political scientists seem to think play the biggest role) are party loyalty, the issues involved in an election, and candidate characteristics. Now this all might seem like common sense, and well it sort of is, but it's important to be aware of and take into account the factors that influence our decisions - especially when considering that many voters are not particularly well-informed.

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[BenWeinerRVA]

the stock footage of the dude laptopping in the pool at 4:49 is phenomenal

[FujibearGames]

"Today I'm going to get inside the head of the American Voter.... and boy is it empty in here"

[Matiburon]

4:47 I always do my political reasearch by the pool trying not to electrocute myself.

[Zeldaschampion]

I would never vote for someone who abuses eagles...

[byronquinteros]

Craig you are literally saving my entire poli sci class right now before our final during this pandemic

[Mobius]

How Voters Decide:

they don't!

[notvilaura]

Hahahaha... Because he was just so jovial! Gibbity gibbity!

Craig at his best.

[lubbock]

whose here 4 thier gov class due 2 social distancing

[budashi]

If you're going to explore the Republican and Democratic parties could you also cover independents and why they would want to distance themselves from the party system? I'd love to see a researched and unbiased video on that. I am an independent and have my reasons... some of which are actually touched upon in this video, but I'd love to see a broader take on it, and maybe when effect, if any, we have on elections.

[PogieJoe]

The color balance/scheme on this episode really looked terrific!
Also I was hoping that the 'flash-forward' of Craig punching the eagle would happen at the end of the video.

[gs]

This is one of the best videos on government. Very funny. It made me think but also lol

[Ttom]

Are we just gonna sit here and forget the person that was wearing a suit and shorts at the pool.

[yr]

Jesus Christ, only 30% of Americans have graduated from college? That's kind of a mind blowing fact. I guess I should no longer be surprised nor frustrated with the apparent vast amounts of ignorance I'm faced with every day online with regards to politics... sad.

[conneralford]

So, I'm just starting out as a professor at the university level and I must say these videos are extremely helpful. I teach American Government, Campaigns and Elections and other government related courses and trying to find ways I can present information to students with limited to no background knowledge takes up SO much time. These videos are a pretty good place to get my bearings, though. Thanks!

[MrMeKoko]

How to vote in a shitty two party system:
You choose the one who is less shitty

[Spinosaurus]

3:26 How dare you! I demand that be changed to a Mets hat at once!

[taitaisanchez]

The only party loyalist I will throw my unquestioned support behind is Andrew WK

[DeadUnicornClub]

I have to say I don't always know every candidate locally though I do make an effort before I vote. If I found I missed a race I will vote for my party's candidate as a fall back because I like the party positions and hope the candidate supports those positions as well.

[consi]

where can i find more info on the factors and how scientist discuss elections results?

[ashtons]

We don't decide... the electoral college does