The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 1: The Two T's
Oct 29, 2025
Delve into the dynamics of voting where policy reigns supreme over appearances. Explore how importing foreign voters reshapes local politics, driving transactional and tribal voting patterns. Discover the political strategy behind such imports and the implications for electoral demographics. Plus, hear a gripping personal tale about a near-fork stabbing that underscores the intensity of such debates. It's a fascinating blend of political insight and personal narrative!
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Americans Vote On Policy, Not Appearance
- Jesse Kelly argues Americans uniquely vote by policy alignment rather than identity or appearance.
- He calls this a product of America's founding distrust of government and civic culture.
Transactional Voting Drives Many Electorates
- Kelly explains many global voters choose candidates transactionally by promised handouts.
- He contrasts this with American voters who find transactional promises distasteful.
Tribal Identity Influences Voting Globally
- He adds tribal voting—choosing candidates who share identity—is common worldwide.
- Kelly links this to immigrant voting patterns in U.S. cities like New York and Minneapolis.