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Presenter: endorsements matter unevenly; candidate quality will decide general elections
Summary
A panelist said endorsements vary by district and are less decisive than candidate quality, arguing that likability and the ability to connect will matter more in the general election than endorsements alone.
Presenter (S2) said endorsements can help in some primaries and districts but are "not nearly as important as people say," stressing that candidate likability and ability to connect with voters will be decisive in the general election. "Being in New Hampshire, I think candidate quality matters," the Presenter said.
The Presenter warned that candidates who can translate policy into relatable messages and energize voters will outperform those who rely on endorsements. He suggested endorsements are “fine” for primaries but that the final 60 days before a general election will favor candidate quality over endorsements.
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