2024 Elections and the Battle Over Public Education
School board candidates who ran on parental rights in classrooms are suffering defeats in states like Florida, as Republicans face challenges in the battle over public education. Former President Donald Trump is expected to address school politics at a Moms for Liberty summit, emphasizing culture war issues that still resonate with core supporters.
Key Points
- Republicans are proving they can still win a culture war
- Democrats are leveraging social issues to highlight free school lunches and affordable child care
- Education ranks high on Americans' concerns
Pros
- Republicans are engaging in the battle over public education
- Culture war issues are still resonating with core supporters
- Democrats are playing offense in the presidential race
Cons
- Conservative school board candidates backed by Moms for Liberty are facing defeats
- Republican leaders are experiencing recalls in certain areas
- Challenges from a Democratic agenda are emerging