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In this episode, Patrick Ruffini analyzes the unexpected shifts in voter demographics from the 2020 election, where Trump gained support from nonwhite voters, suggesting a realignment reshaping political coalitions. He discusses Trump's renewed focus on immigration for the 2024 campaign and the fragmented identity of Hispanic voters, challenging previous assumptions. Ruffini also emphasizes Latino perceptions of the Democratic Party as a welfare party, resulting in a GOP shift among these voters. The conversation critiques how cultural norms influence voting patterns and scrutinizes the effectiveness of Kamala Harris's campaign strategy, advocating for a broader engagement strategy by Democrats as the 2024 election approaches.
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