11/12/24: Lib TikTok Goes Full Stop The Steal, MSNBC Ratings Plummet, DNC Member Rips Party, Jon Stewart Shreds Dems
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Key Insights
Why are some on liberal TikTok promoting the idea that the election is not over?
Some on liberal TikTok are promoting the idea that the election is not over due to their belief in astrological predictions that Kamala Harris would win. They are grappling with the reality that their predictions were wrong and are asserting that the election cannot be over because it's unimaginable that they misread the stars.
Why did MSNBC and CNN experience a significant drop in viewership post-election?
MSNBC and CNN experienced a significant drop in viewership post-election due to liberal depression following Trump's re-election and Kamala Harris's loss. This is a typical reaction after election cycles where the chosen candidate loses, similar to Fox News's drop after the 2020 election.
Why is there a growing disillusionment with mainstream liberal media among some liberals?
There is a growing disillusionment with mainstream liberal media among some liberals because they feel these outlets have not been harsh enough on Donald Trump and have not accurately reported on Joe Biden's decline. Additionally, some liberals are upset about New York Times headlines and feel that establishment media organizations have not been trustworthy.
Why did the Democratic Party struggle to connect with working-class voters in the 2024 election?
The Democratic Party struggled to connect with working-class voters in the 2024 election because they ran a campaign that abandoned the working class and focused on suburban, moderate Republican women. They also gave up on universal healthcare and targeted constituencies they could not reach instead of focusing on those they could.
Why did Jon Stewart criticize the Democratic Party's approach to the 2024 election?
Jon Stewart criticized the Democratic Party's approach to the 2024 election because they ran a campaign that avoided controversial topics and tried to pander to polls, adopting Republican framing instead of standing for clear, divisive issues that could rally their base.
Why did some Muslim American voters shift their support away from the Democratic Party in the 2024 election?
Some Muslim American voters shifted their support away from the Democratic Party in the 2024 election due to dissatisfaction with the party's stance on foreign policy, particularly regarding Gaza. This issue was significant enough to cause a split in the vote among Arab Americans, contributing to Kamala Harris's loss.
Why did James Zogby advocate for reform within the DNC?
James Zogby advocated for reform within the DNC because he believes the organization has become a mere fundraising and messaging machine, lacking financial accountability, transparency, and democratic decision-making. He argues that the DNC needs to be a governing body that people belong to and that there needs to be control over the political consultancy blob that dominates decision-making.
Chapters
- Astrologers on TikTok predict Kamala Harris will win the election.
- Users are grappling with the idea that their predictions might be wrong.
- Conspiracy theories about Elon Musk using Starlink to manipulate election results are gaining traction.
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