Know Your Enemy The Minority Voters Moving Right (w/ Daniel Martinez HoSang)
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Aug 18, 2025 In this discussion, Daniel Martinez HoSang, a Yale American Studies professor, examines the surprising trend of minority voters leaning towards the Republican Party. He shares insights from his research on multiracial conservatism and personal narratives that shape political identities. The conversation highlights disillusionment with the Democratic Party and the importance of understanding individual experiences in voting behavior. HoSang also talks about the welcoming nature of right-leaning events, shedding light on new engagement dynamics in today’s political landscape.
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Early Signs Of A Multiracial Right
- Daniel Martinez HoSang found early signs of a new multiracial right at post-recession rallies and leadership roles by men of color.
- These shifts suggested race-conservative alignments were being reworked, not simply erased.
Electoral Shifts Since 2012
- Vote shares dropped dramatically for Democrats among Latinos and Asians between 2012 and 2024 while Black support for Trump also rose.
- These numerical shifts contradicted the 'demography is destiny' assumption Democrats once held.
Race-Conscious Voters Reject Colorblind Politics
- New multiracial conservatism often rejects colorblindness while criticizing liberal solutions as ineffective.
- People of color on the right remain race-conscious but distrust Democratic remedies.
