Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/6/24: Krystal and Saagar REACT: Trump LANDSLIDE Victory
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Nov 6, 2024 The discussion kicks off with Trump sweeping swing states, causing waves in American politics. Surprising support from Latino voters and young men reshapes expectations for both parties. Krystal and Saagar dive into polling dynamics, highlighting the failure of identity politics for Democrats. They also unpack the growing rifts within the Democratic Party and its potential shift towards right-leaning policies. Lastly, they explore Trump's future policies and how they might impact both the Republican and Democratic parties moving forward.
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The End of Neoliberalism
- The Democratic Party's neoliberal era is over, and Trumpism is the right's response.
- Democrats erred by blocking the left's populist response, exemplified by Bernie Sanders.
Identity Politics Backfires
- Democratic elites focused on identity politics to defeat Trump, inadvertently harming their electability.
- This tactic was initially used against Bernie Sanders.
Suppressed Populism
- There were competing populist visions after the 2008 financial crisis, one left-wing and one right-wing.
- The Democratic establishment actively suppressed the left's populist movement.