The author argues that the Democratic Party’s failure to win the 2020 presidential election is a result of their continued neglect of the working class and their focus on winning over moderate Republicans. This strategy, mirroring Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign, prioritizes appealing to a smaller group of voters while ignoring the larger, more economically-disenfranchised segment of the electorate. This approach ultimately fuels the rise of anti-system politics, as exemplified by Donald Trump’s success. The author concludes that the Democratic Party must undergo a radical transformation, embracing a more populist economic agenda and prioritizing the needs of working-class voters if they hope to effectively challenge the right-wing movement and restore a healthy democratic system.
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The 2020 election was a nail-biter, and Virginia was a key state that many people were watching closely. The initial results showed a close race, with Trump seemingly in the lead. This led to a wave of anxiety and disbelief among those who had hoped for a decisive Harris victory.
Many people questioned the accuracy of the early results, pointing out that heavily Democratic areas hadn’t finished counting their votes yet. This fueled speculation that Harris might still pull ahead, despite the initial red leaning.
There was a sense of disbelief and even despair among some who felt the election shouldn’t be this close.… Continue reading
Donald Trump, the Republican nominee facing multiple criminal indictments, has been elected U.S. president, marking a historic first for a convicted felon. His victory, predicted by CNN and Decision Desk HQ, was driven by a red wave that saw Republicans retake the Senate. Trump’s campaign, marred by scandals and controversy, capitalized on economic anxieties and benefited from a weakened Democratic party. Despite his legal troubles, Trump’s win suggests a resilience amongst his supporters, even amidst concerns about his temperament and policy proposals. Despite speculation that his legal woes would hinder his campaign, Trump ultimately overcame these obstacles, raising questions about the future of American politics and the potential implications of his presidency.
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A new poll conducted by Morning Call/Muhlenberg College shows Vice President Kamala Harris slightly ahead of former President Donald Trump in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, two days before Election Day. Harris leads with a 49% to 47% margin, within the poll’s margin of error. Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, could decisively sway the election. Other polls depict an extremely tight race in the state, with some aggregators placing Trump slightly ahead. Both campaigns have stationed strong presences in the state.
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Support for former President Donald Trump amongst Black voters has lowered days before the election, according to an NBC News poll. The data shows that Trump is only earning 9% of Black voter support, dropping from the 12% support he received during the 2020 presidential election. Contrastingly, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris is leading amongst Black voters with 87% support. This follows efforts by both candidates to attract Black voters, as even small shifts in support can have significant effects in close races in key states. Although Trump has made overall gains in Black voter support during his presidential runs, recent polls indicate this support is decreasing.
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An individual, presumably Donald Trump given context clues, expressed regret over his departure from the White House in January 2021. He lamented the large number of lawyers now associated with polling booths. This statement attracted criticism and disbelief on social media, including commentary from one user highlighting that departure is expected when someone is fired. A second social media user described the speaker as a threat to democracy.
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The controversial 2005 “Access Hollywood” video of current US President Donald Trump has resurfaced on TikTok, shocking some young voters ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Some TikTok creators have been sharing clips of the video, which contains audio of Trump making lewd comments about women. At the time of its initial release in 2016, several Republican officials withdrew their support for Trump, though he went on to win the election. The video has also been cited occasionally as evidence against Trump in court cases, such as in the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial in 2019.
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Ken Block, an expert on voter registration data, was called by the Trump campaign to investigate fraud allegations in multiple swing states following the 2020 election. Block’s research primarily consisted of debunking these allegations, such as the notion that thousands of people had voted twice in two different states. This claim was incorrect due to mistakes in data correlation where individuals with the same name and similar birth dates were mistaken as the same person. Block found similar issues with allegations concerning dead voters and absentee ballot fraud. He concluded that the real reason for Trump’s loss was the shift in moderate Republican votes from 2016 to 2020, not voting fraud.
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Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan apartment was to be accessed by a moving company representative and lawyers on Thursday. This comes after Giuliani failed to surrender belongings to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, missing the Tuesday deadline. The election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, were meant to receive Giuliani’s prized possessions, which include his $5 million Upper East Side apartment and various other assets. The former New York City mayor’s law defense has argued that while his appeal of the defamation judgment is ongoing, Freeman and Moss should not be allowed to sell his possessions. A status report on any property exchanges has been demanded by U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman.
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Recent polls are showing a surprising turn of events as Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump as the election draws near. As a woman deeply invested in this election cycle, I find this trend particularly encouraging, especially given the crucial role women are playing in propelling her candidacy forward. This moment feels significant, not only for the Democratic ticket but for our country as a whole.
I think we can all agree that the political landscape over the last several years has been unsettling. The discourse around women’s rights—especially concerning reproductive health—has thrust many women into a political awakening. The fact that polls show Harris leading Trump, particularly among women, showcases that we are taking a stand in a way that could change the tide of this election.… Continue reading
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