The Rise of Independent Voters

Andrew, Carl, and RCP White House correspondent Phil Wegmann discuss a new CBSNews/YouGov poll that shows a majority of Americans approve of the Trump transition so far, and examine Democrats’ reaction to Trump’s plans including Mayor Mike Johnston of Denver who promises to resist the deportation of illegal immigrants from his city. They also talk about Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi’s possible role in pardoning the January 6th defendants, and a recent New York Times article on how older Americans react when their children decide not to procreate due to fear of global warming. Plus, Phil Wegmann discusses his article to be published Tuesday in RCP on how the GOP changed its strategy to get voters to the polls in 2024. And finally, Independent Center president and consumer psychologist Lura Forcum provides Andrew Walworth with tips on how to discuss politics over Thanksgiving, and talks about the role of independent voters in the 2024 election and beyond.