Post Reports Trump wins. Again.
Nov 6, 2024
Aaron Blake, co-host of the Campaign Moment podcast and keen political analyst, dives into Donald Trump's surprising electoral victory. He discusses key swing state results that led to Trump's win, marking him as the first felon elected president. The conversation also explores shifting voter demographics, notably support from traditionally Democratic areas. With significant historical milestones, Blake reflects on the Republican Party's future and the emergence of distinct political divides within the nation.
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Trump's Historic Win
- Donald Trump won a second non-consecutive presidential term, becoming the second president to do so after Grover Cleveland.
- He also made history as the first felon elected to the White House.
Voter Trends
- Black, Hispanic, and working-class voters shifted towards Trump, according to Aaron Blake.
- This contributed to a broader trend of voters rejecting the Biden administration.
Republican Senate Control
- Republicans regained Senate control with wins by Jim Justice in West Virginia and Bernie Moreno in Ohio.
- Moreno thanked Trump and pledged to shrink the federal government.