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Native America Calling: The issues that decide the election
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Of all the issues that go into making election decisions, a mere handful are deal-breakers for a lot of voters. The economy, abortion, the environment, criminal justice and tribal sovereignty are among those that top the list of non-negotiable election topics.
But what are voters willing to give up to ensure their key issues are covered? We’ll hear from some voters about what their key election issues are.
We’ll also trace the history of what are known as wedge issues, requiring candidates and voters to make stark choices.
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