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Republican Pollster Patrick Ruffini on the Increasingly Multi-Racial GOP Coalition

Nov 8, 2024
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Patrick Ruffini
Patrick Ruffini, a prominent pollster at Echelon Strategies and author of "Party of the People," delves into the Republican Party's demographic transformation. He highlights the unexpected gains among blue-collar voters and the increasingly diverse coalition that includes Latino, Black, and AAPI communities. Discussing the impact of educational attainment on voting patterns, he reflects on how flawed exit polls have reshaped party strategies. Ruffini also explores the balance between economic and cultural priorities that could redefine American politics.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
The Republican Party's Evolution
03:14 • 11min
3
The Historical Roots of the Democratic Party as the Working Class Advocate
14:12 • 2min
4
Misinterpretations of Exit Polls and Their Lasting Impact on Democratic Strategy
16:32 • 3min
5
The Irony of Progressive Signage
19:41 • 10min
6
Evolving Alliances: Voter Shifts Among Communities of Color
29:59 • 15min
7
Shifting Sands: Foreign Policy and the New Republican Identity
44:58 • 8min