It does mean a thing: America’s swing voters
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The Economist
4.3 • 5K Ratings
🗓️ 5 October 2022
⏱️ 30 minutes
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Summary
In the next instalment of our midterms series, we head to the suburbs of Atlanta in search of that rarest of political creatures: the swing voter. There aren’t many of them, but they may well determine which party controls the Senate. Luxury brands are changing their outlooks and offerings as they seek new markets and younger consumers. And our culture correspondent visits a retrospective of William Kentridge’s works.
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| 1:05.6 | Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. |
| 1:13.6 | Luxury brands don't just sell expensive shoes and handbags. They sell an idea of exclusivity. |
| 1:19.6 | But as these firms seek out new markets and younger consumers, the definition of luxury and the things they sell, are starting to change. |
| 1:30.7 | And for decades, on canvas, paper, film, and the stage, |
| 1:35.7 | William Kentridge has explored the history and people of his native South Africa. |
| 1:40.2 | Our culture correspondent visits a newly open retrospective of his works in London. |
| 1:50.7 | First up, though, |
| 1:55.8 | Cobb County sits at the heart of Atlanta's sprawling northern suburbs. |
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