

Where Have All the Democrats Gone?
Dec 13, 2023
Ruy Teixeira, political analyst and author, discusses the departure of working-class voters from the Democratic Party. They explore the factors behind this shift including trade deals, spending bills, immigration, and abortion rights. They also discuss the decline of support among white working-class voters, the need for a Democratic Party that is liberal on economics and moderate on cultural issues, and the pushback against intersectionality and woke ideology.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Shifting Voter Preferences: Impact on the Democratic Coalition
04:41 • 15min
Analyzing the Factors Behind the Departure of Working Class Voters from the Democratic Party
20:10 • 3min
The Decline of Democratic Support and the Perception of White Privilege
22:45 • 15min
Weight Loss Solution and Pushback Against Intersectionality
38:14 • 3min
The Democratic Party's Coalition and Pushback Against Intersectionality
40:52 • 16min
Negotiations, Book Recommendation, and Farewell
57:01 • 2min