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Democrats hush climate change amid voter concerns over economy and Trump

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Democrats are increasingly downplaying climate change as a political issue, a phenomenon researchers are calling 'climate hushing.' While scientific evidence points to record-breaking global temperatures, the urgency of climate action has been overshadowed by concerns over the economy, foreign policy, and the upcoming election against Donald Trump. Organizations like the Sunrise Movement have broadened their focus beyond climate to address more immediate existential threats, reflecting a national shift in voter priorities. AI

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Democrats hush climate change amid voter concerns over economy and Trump

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nicholas Riccardi, Jennifer McDermott, Leah Willingham, The Associated Press ·

    The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’

    The Searchlight Institute, a Democratic think tank, urged the party to stop mentioning climate change because it is not a priority for voters.

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