#517 : The politics of geography.
The politics of geography. Where Trump lost voters and why.
How Nebraska became a Republican stronghold. Plus Bill Press with former Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez.
Ross Benes
In his newest book, author Ross Benes explores Nebraska’s political shift to the right. He says that if Democrats want to turn that around, they need to better understand the legitimate pain being felt in rural America today.
Dante Chinni
Recent analysis of the 2020 election from the America’s Communities Project reveals how Trump lost ground in places long considered key GOP strongholds. Dante Chinni says Trump’s failure to perform better in the middle suburbs was key to his defeat.
Tom Perez
Bill Press with former DNC chair Tom Perez on a new era in American politics and the path to 2022 for Democrats. If you'd like to hear the entire episode, visit BillPressPods.com.
Jim Hightower
Hey Democrats – be democrats!