On the Nose Bipartisan Empire: Foreign Policy, Regional War, and the 2024 Election
Nov 5, 2024
Join historian Stephen Wertheim, Arab American Institute's Maya Berry, and national security reporter Spencer Ackerman as they dissect the foreign policy visions of Trump and Harris ahead of the 2024 election. They delve into how recent events in Gaza are reshaping voter sentiments, particularly among Arab and Muslim Americans. The trio also examines the bipartisan consensus on military dominance, the electoral implications of U.S. foreign policy, and the shifting dynamics in the Democratic Party's stance on Israel and Palestine.
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Michigan Rallies Turn Political Theater
- Alex describes a sequence where Harris hosted Liz Cheney, a Muslim activist was ejected, then Trump welcomed Muslim leaders while attacking Cheney.
- The episode shows how foreign-policy theater has reversed expected partisan alignments.
Gaza Elevated In Voter Priorities
- Arab American voters place jobs and the economy first, but Gaza surged to become a top issue in 2024.
- Foreign policy now shapes decisions across demographics previously less focused on foreign affairs.
October 7 Triggered Voter Realignment
- October 7 reshaped Arab American partisan ID, briefly flipping more Republicans than Democrats in a 2023 poll.
- The shift shows foreign crises can rapidly realign local party coalitions.