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People who worked directly on the campaign are pointing to something else. They say the problem wasn’t just timing—it was strategy.

According to them, the campaign may have misunderstood voters.

There was a strong focus on opposition rather than a clear, independent message. At the same time, there was an assumption that history and symbolism would be enough to connect with the public.

But that may not have been the case.