The Andrew Klavan Show Exposing The Class Divide In America's Electorate | Henry Olsen
Dec 18, 2024
Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and host of "Beyond the Polls," dives into the evolving electoral landscape following Trump's victory. He discusses key demographic shifts, including the rise of non-college-educated voters and the surprising Republican gains among Latino communities. Olsen emphasizes the need for the GOP to create a broader coalition that mirrors America’s diversity, while analyzing misconceptions around the gender gap and the influence of new media on voter perception.
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Voter Demographics
- Trump's 2024 victory was driven by his 2016 base and working-class voters.
- Significant swings were seen among Latino, Asian, Black, and Native American voters.
Gender and Key Issues
- The gender divide in the 2024 election was typical, with men favoring populist figures and women leaning towards identity politics.
- The focus on abortion and democracy rallied Democrats but not independents or non-traditional voters.
Party Identification Shift
- For the first time since 1928, more people identified as Republicans than Democrats in a presidential election.
- This shift suggests a potential realignment in voter preferences.