JCULTURE PART 1 Culture Wars and Political Campaigns OSEPH STERBERG_1 OF 2_111026

PART 1 Culture Wars and Political Campaigns

Joseph Sternberg reflects on cultural issues in the midterms, noting that ballot initiatives on transgender sports participation succeeded even where Democrats won office. He observes that democratic resolution naturally de-escalates social controversies. Sternberg also analyzes Elon Musk’s campaign spending failures, demonstrating the limits of financial influence in elections. (6)