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Playbook Deep Dive
Why the era of the ‘Emerging Democratic Majority’ is collapsing
Nov 17, 2023
John Judis and Ruy Teixeira discuss their new book that explores the impact of a 'shadow party' on Democrats, pushing them towards radical cultural positions and away from core economic issues. They delve into hindrances to the Democratic Party's potential, the impact of dismissing conservative viewpoints, perceptions of immigration in terms of race, the effects of the neoliberal project on the working class, challenges around abortion rights, and Joe Biden's presidency.
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- The influence of cultural radicalism within the Democratic Party, driven by a shadow party, has alienated working-class voters on key issues like race, immigration, transgender rights, and climate change.
- Democrats should aim for a more moderate approach on cultural issues to appeal to a wider range of voters and avoid further alienation of the working class.
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The emerging Democratic majority and the rise of Obama
The podcast explores the book 'The Emerging Democratic Majority' written by John Judas and Rui Tashira, which predicted the rise of a diverse left-of-center coalition that would ensure Democratic dominance. It discusses how Barack Obama's election in 2008 seemed to validate their theory, but also explores how Donald Trump's surprising victory in 2016 challenged their predictions. It highlights the influence of Wall Street and Silicon Valley economic policies within the Democratic Party and the impact of cultural radicalism on key issues such as race, immigration, transgender rights, and climate change. It argues that Democrats should focus on a more centrist approach to win over working-class voters.
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