Play to the base?

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I found a phrase "play to the base" in some political topics. Does anyone tell me what it means?

"It was the classic play to the base that Trump has mastered, stirring the fealty of his most loyal supporters and stoking the controversy that he thrives on"

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/02/politics/trump-protests-reelection-2020/index.html

Those who are advising President Obama to “play to the base” and tack further to the left

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/play-to-the-base_b_981426

Thank you!

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

towel slide 182Does anyone tell me what it means?

I don't know. Do they? Only you know the answer to that.

But seriously, you want to ask

Can anyone tell me what it means?

There's a big difference.

"to play to the base" means to say things that are pleasing to people who already agree with your political views. Playing to the base gets the base (those who agree with your views) to be enthusiastic and loyal to your cause, but it usually does nothing to win over those who don't agree with you.

CJ

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