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Battle of Ideas – Who will win the 2024 American election?
Oct 20, 2024
Join Kate Andrews, Economics editor at The Spectator, and Dr. Richard Johnson, Senior lecturer in US politics at Queen Mary's University, as they dive into the dynamics of the 2024 American election. They discuss the shifting Latino vote and the Democratic Party's struggle to engage historically loyal demographics. The guests explore the implications of economic and cultural factors on voter alignment, plus offer intriguing predictions about election outcomes, all sprinkled with witty commentary on societal grievances and public transport etiquette.
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- The podcast highlights the significant erosion of support for the Democratic Party among African-American voters, raising concerns about potential electoral outcomes.
- The discussion reveals a complex shifting landscape of the Latino vote, with increasing support for Republicans among Mexican-American voters in critical states.
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Exhaustion from the 2024 Presidential Election
The speaker expresses feelings of exhaustion regarding the 2024 presidential election process, particularly due to the long and intense campaigning by Donald Trump, spanning nearly a decade. Trump currently faces multiple criminal indictments, which have become a significant aspect of the election landscape. The speaker reflects on the overwhelming amount of news surrounding Trump, remarking on a concerning desensitization to ongoing dramatic political events, including an assassination attempt on a major party nominee. Despite the superficiality of the news cycle, there are substantial, underlying issues shaping the political and electoral dynamics in America.
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