#856 - Krystal Ball - Why Does The 2024 Election Feel So Fake?
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Why do elections feel so fake in the 2024 cycle?
Politics has changed a lot over the last 4 years, and everything feels unreal, kind of like a pantomime.
Why do breaking stories have any real impact on voter opinion anymore?
The central divide in politics is how people feel about Donald Trump, making it difficult for other stories to break through.
Why is the role of God complicated for the left in politics?
It has to be authentic to be effective, and fewer genuinely religious politicians exist on the left.
Why do people feel contempt towards the Democratic Party?
There has been an attitude of contempt from Democratic elites towards various voting groups, including men.
Why is the left's relationship with men complicated?
There is a sense of male privilege and diminishment of men's issues, leading to feelings of not being spoken to or welcomed.
Why is the Democratic Party losing support among Black and Latino men?
They feel Democrats don't keep their promises and haven't offered a concrete economic agenda that addresses their class interests.
Why is Elon Musk's influence troubling in politics?
He has massive government contracts and could have significant control in the federal government without being voted for.
Why is the siloing of social media platforms problematic?
It makes everyone increasingly deranged as they only hear what they want to hear, leading to more extreme conspiracies.
Why is the electoral college system problematic?
It makes voters in some states matter more than others, which is nonsensical and undemocratic.
Why is Kamala Harris failing to position herself as a change candidate?
She's been so cautious and afraid of being perceived as too liberal that she hasn't articulated specific differences from Joe Biden.
- Central divide in politics is how people feel about Donald Trump.
- Interesting policy discussions get subsumed into Trump-centric narratives.
- Difficulty in doing anything but discussing Trump in campaigns.
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