The chapter explores the influence of Donald Trump on shifting voting patterns, particularly among white working-class voters. It discusses Trump's outsider status in the Republican Party, his portrayal in popular culture, and the lasting effects on the party post-presidency.
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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