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Why Working Class Turned to Trump, and Kamala's Uniquely Terrible Campaign, with Batya Ungar-Sargon | Ep. 939

2024/11/8
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Key Insights

Why did the American working class turn to Trump in the 2024 election?

The working class turned to Trump because he spoke directly to their struggles and presented an agenda that aligned with their values: anti-war, pro-labor, strong borders, and socially moderate positions. This agenda resonated with the character of the American working class, who felt betrayed by the elites and the Democratic Party.

Why was Kamala Harris a uniquely disastrous candidate for the Democrats in 2024?

Kamala Harris was a disastrous candidate because she lacked authenticity and failed to connect with voters. Her political missteps, inability to speak naturally, and bizarre moments during her campaign alienated potential supporters. Additionally, her campaign spent excessively without achieving significant results.

How did the media and elites misinterpret the 2024 election results?

The media and elites misinterpreted the results by attributing Trump's victory to racism and misogyny rather than understanding the real issues that mattered to the working class. They failed to recognize the class divide and the economic policies that appealed to these voters.

What role did immigration policy play in Trump's 2024 victory?

Immigration policy was crucial in Trump's victory as he advocated for strong borders and policies that protected American workers' wages. This stance contrasted with the Democratic Party's open borders approach, which benefited elites but hurt the working class.

How did the Democratic Party's spending on Kamala Harris's campaign impact the election?

The Democratic Party's excessive spending on Harris's campaign, reportedly over a billion dollars, did not translate into electoral success. Despite the massive financial investment, Harris lost decisively, highlighting the limitations of money in politics when not aligned with voter sentiment.

Chapters

The discussion explores why the American working class turned to Trump, focusing on the betrayal felt by this demographic from the elites and the media.
  • The American working class is tolerant, patriotic, and moderate.
  • They voted for Trump because his agenda aligned with their values.
  • The elites and media's condescension alienated the working class.

Shownotes Transcript

Megyn Kelly is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of "Second Class," for this AM special episode to talk about why the American working class increasingly turned away from the left in the 2024 election and embraced Donald Trump, Dave Portnoy calling out the Dem tactics that are alienating voters, the glaring disconnect between Joe Scarborough and his "Morning Joe" co-hosts with the realities of everyday Americans, how fake Scarborough's point of view has proven to be throughout this election cycle, why Kamala Harris proved to be such a uniquely disastrous candidate for the Dems in 2024, her political missteps and inability to speak like a normal person, bizarre moments from her concession speech, and more.

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