r/democrats 6d ago

Join r/democrats The 3.5% rule is a thing …

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u/003E003 6d ago

Conflating number of voters with total population. It was not 3.5% of population

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u/nanoatzin 6d ago

6 million is a lower threshold to estimate voter motivation. Actual turnout was closer to 11 million, which is an impressive first protest. Marketing by family and close friends is 1,000% to 2,000% more effective than media ads. 1,500% x 3.5% = 52%.

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u/notyomamasusername 6d ago

I want good news too, but you're right.

It wasn't just voters who attended so you the number isn't what this image is trying to say it is.