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How the Democrats lost to Trump again

Nov 7, 2024
Alex Shephard, senior editor at The New Republic, dives into the Democrats' recent electoral loss to Trump. He discusses the party's failure to resonate with working-class voters and questions whether Biden should have exited the race earlier. Shephard examines the caution in campaign strategies and the impact of key demographic turnout on results. The conversation also addresses potential shifts in the party's direction if a competitive Democratic primary arises, alongside media's role in shaping voter perceptions.
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