Why Is This Race So Damn Close?

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Oct 23, 2024

In this discussion, Yuval Levin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and author of 'American Covenant,' teams up with Ruy Teixeira, co-founder of 'The Liberal Patriot' and author of 'Where Have All the Democrats Gone?' They dive into America's razor-close elections, exploring why neither party can establish a lasting majority. They analyze the erosion of trust in institutions, the challenges of coalition building for Republicans, and the need for both parties to better align with voter concerns for a more unified political landscape.

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Understanding the Close Election: Structural Factors vs. Strategic Decisions

09:43 • 6min

Trust Erosion and Political Polarization

15:22 • 32min

Analyzing Republican Challenges in Multiracial Coalition Building

47:22 • 6min

The Quest for a Dominant Political Coalition

53:21 • 5min