Topic: Fear Campaign

Andrea Mitchell and Chuck Todd discuss the "extraordinary" rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric during the 2015 presidential campaign. Todd suggests that the current climate is a test for political leaders to manage public fear and anxiety. The hosts critique the media's focus on "rumors and innuendo" while ignoring the specific details of the FBI's terror definitions.

International media outlet France 24 reports that 55% of Republican voters cited foreign policy as their primary concern, a shift attributed to fears of Ebola and terrorism. The analysis suggests President Barack Obama's standing was damaged by these external threats. The hosts argue that the election was won through local fear campaigns rather than economic policy.