This series of articles by Annie Lowrey explores the far-reaching effects of the cost-of-living crisis on different facets of society, including housing, education, health, and economic inequality. It highlights how these crises shape everyday life, influence economic outcomes, and affect social dynamics.
In 'Party of the People,' Patrick Ruffini provides a thorough and nuanced analysis of the demographic and cultural trends reshaping the Republican and Democratic coalitions. The book uses robust data and clear analysis to debunk the narrative that the Republican party is solely a party of white, rural voters. Instead, Ruffini argues that the GOP is increasingly a party of non-college-educated voters, and its future lies in appealing to the multiracial mainstream middle class. The book explores how Donald Trump's presidency and subsequent elections have influenced these trends, highlighting the significant gains made among nonwhite voters and the implications for future elections.
More than a week has now passed since Election Day, and before we fully pivot to focusing on the end of Biden's presidency, the current Supreme Court term, the new Congress, Trump’s appointees and the incoming administration, I think it's important to give one (potentially final) breakdown of the election we just had.
I will discuss this in four parts:
- How should we accurately describe the results of this election?
- What was the deciding factor in this election?
- What other issues made a difference on the margins?
- What pre-election narratives should be put to bed?
I hope that, by going through these four parts, I can give our listeners a better understanding of what happened and be ready to see what’s coming in the near future.
Everyone in the media seems to want this election to be about the issue they care most about, or to find a way to answer “why Trump won” or “what happened to the Democratic party” in a few sentences. I think that kind of quick summation is impossible. Elections are always decided by a confluence of several factors, some more important than others, and today I’m trying to lay out those factors I suspect were most relevant. That’s the goal: not to give a single, definitive answer, but a holistic and overarching one.
Check out Episode 8 of our podcast series, The Undecideds. Please give us a 5-star rating and leave a comment!
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