Pod Save America “The greatest defeat in history.”
Nov 7, 2019
Amanda Littman, co-founder and executive director of Run for Something, shares insights on the recent Democratic wins in Virginia and Kentucky. She emphasizes the power of grassroots movements and the shift in suburban voting patterns towards the Democratic Party. The discussion also touches on the implications of polling data regarding impeachment and its impact on independent voters. Littman highlights the significance of young candidates stepping up, encouraging political participation through community engagement and initiatives like National Run for Office Day.
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Suburban Shift
- The changing demographics and political landscape in Virginia's suburbs played a key role in the Democratic victory.
- Suburban areas are becoming increasingly Democratic due to demographic shifts and changing voter preferences.
Virginia's Flipped Assembly
- Democrats achieved a significant victory in Virginia, flipping both houses of the General Assembly.
- This grants them full control of the state government for the first time in decades, enabling impactful changes.
Kentucky Upset
- In Kentucky, Democrat Andy Beshear defeated Republican Matt Bevin in the gubernatorial race.
- Bevin's policies on teachers and healthcare made him unpopular, while Beshear focused on these issues.
