Exploring the changing voting patterns of non-white Americans towards the Republican party and the historical context behind black voters' loyalty to the Democratic Party. The chapter delves into the complexities of defining a realignment, considering shifts in voting preferences, group norms, and social dynamics influencing individual voting behaviors. Discussions highlight the impact of social trends, age gradients, and preference cascades on the evolving party identification among black voters in the United States.
A handful of recent polls and election results indicate that American politics may be undergoing a racial realignment, with voters of color challenging traditional partisan alliances.
In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen talks about these shifting dynamics with John Burn-Murdoch, chief data reporter for the Financial Times, and Chryl Laird, government and politics professor at the University of Maryland. They explore why voters of color might be shifting right and what it could mean for Democrats.
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