The Political Scene | The New Yorker How Trump Took Back America
Nov 7, 2024
Clare Malone and Jay Caspian Kang, both staff writers at The New Yorker, dive into the implications of Donald Trump’s surprising return to the presidency. They discuss the significant demographic shifts that helped him secure victory, especially among Black and Latino voters. The duo critiques the Democratic Party's messaging and highlights Kamala Harris’s campaign challenges. They delve into the complexity of voter dynamics, particularly around abortion, and explore the uncertain future of the Democratic Party in a rapidly changing political landscape.
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Latino Men Shift
- Latino men are the biggest demographic story of this election, shifting towards Republicans and Trump.
- This fulfills Karl Rove's 20-year-old prediction of Latinos as natural conservatives.
Referendum or Condemnation?
- It's unclear whether the election was a referendum on Trump or a condemnation of Biden/Harris.
- Trump's decisive victory raises questions about whether any Democrat could have won.
Biden's Broken Promise
- Biden breaking his one-term promise hindered the Democratic Party's primary process.
- Two unsuccessful female presidential candidates raise questions about gender's role in Democratic losses.