The Global Story Path to the Presidency: What happens next?
Nov 9, 2024
The transition period after the election brings significant challenges for the president-elect, with thousands of political appointees to hire. The podcast dives into the aftermath of the election, scrutinizing Kamala Harris's campaign missteps and contrasting confidence levels between Harris and Trump. It also discusses potential immigration policies under Trump's leadership, focusing on deportation strategies. Additionally, the shifting support from prominent business leaders like Elon Musk showcases the evolving political landscape.
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Poll Accuracy
- Pundits considered the 2024 election a close race, despite the margin of error.
- Trump's lead in swing states, however, consistently fell within that 1-4% margin.
Campaign Confidence
- While the Trump campaign remained consistently confident about winning, the Harris campaign also expressed confidence in the final week.
- It remains unclear why the Harris campaign felt so optimistic, especially given the limited number of undecided voters.
Democratic Reckoning
- The Democratic party is facing a significant reckoning after losing the presidency, Senate control, and potentially the House.
- Their messaging and connection with voters will require critical evaluation.