CNN “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter talked about crime in the context of political narratives. On his show Sunday, Stelter was joined by GOP strategist Kristen Soltis Anderson.
Soltis Anderson said voters tend to focus on things that impact their day-to-day lives. Stelter dismissed the discussion as a common talking point for right-leaning political pundits.
“When I hear you say they’re worried about crime, I kind of hear a Republican narrative,” he said. Soltis Anderson said voters tend to think public safety is a big deal.
“In 2018, those swing voters probably looked a little more like Democrats in terms of their priorities, but this year for the midterms, it’s the opposite.”
According to Fox News, a new poll released Sunday found that Americans trust Republicans to handle inflation, crime, and the economy over Democrats.
Forty-seven percent of Americans favored the Republican Party to handle the spike in crime, compared to just 35% that preferred the Democratic Party.
