Could political fatigue lead to lower voter turnout?

by: Sara Bichler

Posted: Mar 7, 2024 / 04:57 PM MST

Updated: Mar 7, 2024 / 04:57 PM MST

DENVER (KDVR) — Super Tuesday essentially solidified what many in the U.S. hoped would not happen: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump facing off again in 2024.

Numerous polls show a majority of Americans do not want to see a 2020 rematch. This week on “Colorado Point of View,” Republican and Democratic analysts say it could lead to lower voter turnout.

Republican analyst Michael Fields said the scenario reminds him of 2016, “when you had Hillary and Trump that people didn’t want either. When people aren’t excited about either candidate, you do see lower turnout potentially.”

Still, Fields said important issues will likely drive people out to vote.

“You also have historic times in terms of what’s happening with the economy, foreign policy, immigration. I think some of the issues might drive people out,” Fields said.

Democratic analyst Andy Boian agreed but added: “I think that is immigration. It’s the economy and it’s choice. I think those issues will drive the voters, but lower voter turnout is probably expected.”

Watch the full conversation on “Colorado Point of View” on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. on Colorado’s Very Own Channel 2.