S1 EP 6: He Actually Won?!

Smarter Politics

English - November 17, 2016 18:05 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
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Previous Episode: S1 EP 5: Election Day Predictions and Voting Trends

Next Episode: S1 EP 7: What a Recount Means and Where the Polls Went Wrong

In this episode we discuss the biggest surprise in American politics since Harry Truman beat Thomas Dewey for the Presidency in 1948.

Segment #1 – Donald Trump Shocked the World and Got It Done

Why did Donald Trump win? Were there changes to voter turnout compared to 2012? Was Donald Trump the reason the Republicans held onto the US Senate?

Segment #2 What Does the Democrat Party do to Regroup?

Who is now the head of the Democrat Party? What are their chances of rebounding in 2018? Are there silver linings for the Democrats that are not apparent yet?

Segment #3 Thoughts About What the GOP Stands for Moving Forward

Is it Trump’s Party? Where do moderate Republicans go? How should Republicans position themselves in future primaries?