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The Megyn Kelly Show
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, a key voice in legal and tech, shares her journey from Democrat to independent, highlighting the party's abandonment of its core values. Political commentators Charles C.W. Cooke and Jim Geraghty analyze troubling polling trends for Kamala Harris and the GOP's upswing ahead of 2024. They dive into the implications of recent interviews and Harris' push to end the filibuster. Shanahan discusses her viral ads that challenge elite disconnection and the importance of addressing health issues through grassroots movements.
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- Polling data indicates a historic shift towards the GOP, raising concerns about Kamala Harris's reelection viability and the Democratic coalition's coherence.
- Nicole Shanahan highlights the Democratic Party's abandonment of its principles and discusses her reasons for registering as an independent voter.
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Poll Insights and Election Dynamics
Recent Gallup polling indicates a notable shift in voter identification, with Republicans leading by three percentage points for the first time in two decades. This trend suggests that Donald Trump may not only win the popular vote in 2024, but he could also secure the Electoral College, given historical data supporting the connection between voter ID and election outcomes. Analysts observed regional disparities and raised concerns about key battleground states, especially those traditionally leaning Democratic, such as Virginia and Minnesota, where trends appear to be tightening. The implications of these polling fluctuations raise questions about Kamala Harris's viability as a candidate and the overall strength of the Democratic coalition moving into the election.
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