The Daily A 1,400-County Crisis for Democrats
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Jun 3, 2025 
Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, unpacks the dramatic shift in the electoral map shaped by Donald Trump. He reveals how Democrats are facing alarming trends in over 1,400 counties, with a notable erosion of support among working-class and Latino voters. Goldmacher discusses the internal debates within the party about strategy and communication, emphasizing the widening class divide and the urgent need for reevaluation to reclaim lost ground.
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Massive Republican Shift in Counties
- Over 1,400 U.S. counties have shifted steadily Republican since Trump entered politics.
- Less than 2% of counties moved Democratic, signaling a severe challenge for Democrats.
Clear Party Trends by Class and Diversity
- Democrats improve mainly in wealthy, highly educated counties.
- Republicans gain among working-class and diverse communities, including cities and suburbs.
Los Alamos: Democratic Beacon
- Los Alamos in New Mexico is a notable wealthy, educated county trending Democratic.
- It hosts a major national lab and is a rare blue spot in a generally red region.