

427 | John B. Judis & Ruy Teixeira: Where Did the Democrats Go Wrong?
Nov 10, 2023
John B. Judis and Ruy Teixeira, authors of 'Where Have All the Democrats Gone?: The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes', discuss why the modern Democratic Party has lost its way, alienating working class and rural voters, and the forces that derailed their 'emerging Democratic majority' thesis. They evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the party, analyze Trump and Biden administrations' political responses and policies, explore the impact of the shadow party and the internet on politics, and discuss the future of election coalitions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Strengths and weaknesses of the Democratic Party in 2023
02:32 • 3min
The Democratic Majority Theory and Its Unfulfilled Timeline
05:55 • 12min
Political dynamics and policies of Trump and Biden administrations
18:22 • 25min
The Impact of the Shadow Party and Generational Transition
43:20 • 3min
The Impact of the Internet on Politics
46:03 • 3min
The Future of Election Coalitions
48:35 • 7min