Abby Phillip, CNN anchor, and Isaac Arnsdorf, political reporter, join Kristen Soltis Anderson, a Republican pollster, and Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, to discuss Trump's potential second term. They analyze the factors behind his electoral success, especially among Latino voters and the youth. The panel debates the role of social media in political engagement, the disconnect between Democrats and key voter demographics, and the implications of a shifting political landscape for the future of American democracy.
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Predicted Outcome
Pundits were surprised by Trump's win, but some experts anticipated it.
Structural advantages and public information suggested Trump was ahead.
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Missed Opportunities
Three factors could have led to a Harris victory: high turnout, gender gap, and late deciders.
None of these factors materialized, leading to Trump's win.
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Widespread Shift
Trump improved performance across various demographics, indicating an atmospheric shift.
Voters sought change and a strong leader, which Trump embodied more effectively than Harris.
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Finish What We Started tells the story of the ordinary Americans driving the MAGA movement, who they are, where they came from, what motivates them, and what their movement means for the survival of American democracy. Drawing on extensive, exclusive on-the-ground reporting and deepened by historical context, Isaac Arnsdorf combines critical and rigorous reporting with the intimacy and complexity of a novel. The book provides a defining account of the movement since Donald Trump transformed American politics and offers insights into its radicalization and future implications for democracy.
The Latino Century
How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy
Mike Madrid
Marcus Bretón
In *The Latino Century*, Mike Madrid uses his extensive experience as a political consultant to analyze the growing influence of Latino voters in American politics. The book delves into how both major political parties have failed to understand and engage this significant voting bloc. Madrid discusses the potential for Latino voters to either exacerbate hyper-partisan tribalism or usher in a new era of pluralism and social progress. He also examines the personal and professional journey that has shaped his insights, including his work on both sides of the political aisle and his involvement with The Lincoln Project. The book provides a detailed look at the political landscape and offers strategies for both parties to effectively court Latino votes.
The selfie vote
Where Millennials Are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up)
Kristen Soltis Anderson
The Selfie Vote examines the radical transformation of the American electorate driven by cultural factors, demographic shifts, and technological advances. Kristen Soltis Anderson blends observations from focus groups, personal stories, and polling results to offer insights into how youth, women, and minorities vote. The book introduces tech-savvy political consultants using data mining and social media to transform electoral politics, including tracking consumer behavior to predict voting patterns. It busts established myths about campaigns and elections, providing data-driven yet highly readable insights into the future of American politics and governance.
What does a second Trump presidency mean for America? Kara hosts a panel of experts and reporters to reflect on the results of the election and to find out what we can expect going forward. They discuss the issues that mattered most to voters; what Democrats got wrong; the parts of our democracy that are broken beyond repair; the apparent shift in our country’s sense of self; and the role of social media versus traditional media in the digital age.
Guests:
Kristen Soltis Anderson, a pollster, founding partner of Echelon Insights, author of The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials are Leading America (And How Republicans Can Keep Up) and a CNN political contributor
Isaac Arnsdorf, a national political reporter for The Washington Post and author of Finish What We Started: The MAGA Movement’s Ground War to End Democracy.
Mike Madrid, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, and author of The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority is Transforming Democracy
Abby Phillip, anchor of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip
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