Politics Politics Politics Turkey Hunt: What We Got Wrong In 2024 (with Tom LoBianco and Michael Cohen)
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Nov 27, 2024 Tom LoBianco, a political analyst and contributor to 24/7, and Michael Cohen, author on modern political campaigns, dissect the shifting tides in American politics post-election. They explore the surprising trend of ticket splitting and its implications for the GOP's future. The duo analyzes how Trump's era has reshaped political alliances and candidate strategies, especially for figures like DeSantis. They also discuss the legal challenges facing Trump and their effects on fiscal debates, revealing how campaign messaging may have faltered under Democratic focus on Trump.
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Post-Trump Strategy
- Republicans must define their post-Trump strategy.
- Ticket-splitting shows Trump's importance to their success.
Dole's Presidential Runs
- Bob Dole's presidential bids in '88 and '96 are relevant.
- Tony Fabrizio, Dole's pollster, later worked for Trump.
DeSantis and MAGA
- DeSantis was initially seen as Trump 2.0 by insiders.
- DeSantis's public embrace of MAGA challenged this narrative.