

Polls Shift Toward Trump, and How Dems Abandoned Their Voters, with Nicole Shanahan, Charles C.W. Cooke, and Jim Geraghty | Ep. 897
Sep 25, 2024
Nicole Shanahan, former VP nominee and host of "Back to the People," shares her transformation from Democrat to independent, shedding light on how the party has strayed from its core values. Charles C.W. Cooke and Jim Geraghty of National Review discuss alarming polling for Kamala Harris and how momentum for Trump may shift the election landscape. The trio examines the implications of political messaging, the influence of wealth on awareness of public issues, and the need for innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.
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Gallup's Party Identification and 2024 Election
- Gallup's party identification tracking has accurately predicted national popular vote outcomes.
- Republicans currently hold a +3 advantage, suggesting a potential Trump victory.
Harris's declining poll numbers
- Kamala Harris's polling numbers have declined since the Democratic National Convention.
- Increased talking and policy discussions might be contributing to this dip.
The Democratic Party's Internal Contradictions
- Charles C.W. Cooke notes that the Democratic Party is a strange coalition with conflicting interests.
- This internal conflict might explain some of the current political dynamics.