The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1878 - 2024 ADVANTAGE: TRUMP
Jan 4, 2024
As the election year kicks off, Trump holds a polling lead over Biden, who is scrambling to frame him as a democratic threat. The ongoing immigration crisis is deepening, with the Department of Homeland Security grappling with a massive backlog of cases. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East are escalating, hinting at potential military actions against Iranian-backed groups. The implications of these issues on both candidates and their campaigns for 2024 create a complex political landscape.
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2024 Election Advantage
- Donald Trump currently holds an advantage in the 2024 election, leading in polls and exceeding expectations.
- Joe Biden's moderate campaign promises clashed with his left-leaning governance, causing struggles.
Biden's Flawed Strategy
- Joe Biden's strategy to defeat Trump by focusing on January 6th and labeling him a racist and fascist likely won't work.
- The public's perception of Trump is already established, and Biden's tactics may not resonate.
Voter Turnout
- Trump's impact on voter turnout is uncertain, and 2020's high turnout may be an outlier.
- If turnout decreases, it's more likely to affect Biden, whose campaign relied on absentee voting.