In this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Republican pollster Patrick Ruffini shares insights on the election outcomes of 2020 and 2024. He argues that the 2020 election, which surprised many Democrats, was not a random occurrence. Ruffini points out a notable shift among minority voters towards Trump, driven more by ideological beliefs than by racial issues. He believes the 2024 results mirror those of 2020, reflecting a challenging environment for incumbent parties and highlighting the growing divides along educational lines. Ruffini notes that the Democratic party's focus on topics like abortion and democracy did not connect with the economic concerns of many non-college-educated voters, which played a significant role in their losses.
