Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/25/22: Midterm Updates, Ukraine War, Chinese Spies, Math Scores, MSNBC Cringe, Dying Neoliberalism & More
Oct 25, 2022
Join Rana Faroohar, a global business columnist with the Financial Times and author on globalization, as she lays bare the complexities of the midterm elections and the Ukraine conflict. They tackle alarming drops in math scores and critique the Democratic Party's election strategies. Discover surprising trends in U.S. fertility rates during the pandemic and delve into the evolving landscape of globalization, questioning the future of neoliberalism. Faroohar calls for innovative economic solutions that prioritize equitable labor practices.
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Midterm Election Insights
- Democrats are likely to perform worse in the midterm elections than current mainstream polls suggest.
- Polling errors in 2020, particularly in the Midwest, indicate a potential Republican surge.
Candidate Quality vs. Party Affiliation
- Candidate quality might not be as decisive in elections as previously thought, given the influence of partisan affiliation.
- Voters seem to prioritize party control over individual candidate flaws.
Chet Edwards Example
- Saagar Enjeti recalls Chet Edwards, a Democrat who consistently won in a Republican district through local focus, lost significantly in 2010.
- This highlights how national mood overrides even strong local campaigning.
