Today, Explained Trump country
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Nov 6, 2024 
Andrew Prokop, Senior Political Correspondent at Vox.com, and Shelby Talcott, Reporter for Semafor, dive into the aftermath of Trump's recent victory. They discuss Biden's unpopularity and Kamala Harris's campaign struggles amid evolving voter sentiments. The duo explores how demographic shifts and the nostalgia for the Trump era play into the current political landscape. Prokop highlights the implications for Trump's potential return to office, while Talcott provides on-the-ground insights into the buoyant mood within Trump's campaign team.
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Biden's Unpopularity
- Donald Trump's victory was less about him and more about voter dissatisfaction with Joe Biden.
- Biden's unpopularity, at 38% approval, proved too much for Kamala Harris to overcome.
Harris's Failed Strategy
- Kamala Harris's campaign strategy focused on defending Biden's record instead of distancing herself.
- This approach, while understandable, ultimately failed to resonate with voters.
Demographic Shifts
- It's premature to draw conclusions about specific demographic shifts from exit polls.
- Early analysis suggests a broad national shift against Democrats across various demographics.