Staff ReportsThe 2024 election cycle has already cemented its place in history books, with plenty of lessons for Democrats on what not to do and an impressive playbook for Republicans, particularly President Elect Donald Trump, who has shown that even blue cities can’t resist the pull of some common-sense conservatism. The turn of events has left many political analysts scratching their heads, wondering how the Democrats allowed Trump to make such significant inroads into traditionally liberal strongholds.
Initially, the narrative seemed set: Kamala Harris, basking in the glow of mainstream media support, would sweep across the nation, leaving Trump in the dust. Yet, like a classic game of political whack-a-mole, Trump managed to pop up where he was least expected, capitalizing on Harris’s alarming proposals. His campaign’s ad strategy targeted her radical stance on taxpayer-funded transgender surgeries for incarcerated individuals, including illegal immigrants, and resonated deeply with voters who value fiscal responsibility and safety.
Trump's election showing in major cities was simply amazing. The strongest for a GOP pres nominee in 20+ years from coast to coast.
These gains were driven by dissatisfaction with crime, immigration, & inflation… Specifically among minorities, especially Asians & Hispanics. pic.twitter.com/h442IiJprP
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) November 14, 2024
Harry Enten, CNN’s data analyst, observed that Trump was making impressive gains with demographics that historically leaned Democrat. His analyses revealed that young voters, women, Black, and Hispanic voters were now looking at Trump in a way they hadn’t before. For Democrats, brimming with overconfidence, this should serve as an urgent wake-up call. The perception of untouchable urban dominance is rapidly crumbling, with Trump’s numbers showing notable upticks in cities like San Francisco and Chicago, places Democrats would usually take for granted.
In an eye-opening analysis, Enten pointed out how Trump had achieved unprecedented Republican support in major cities, turning heads with double-digit percentage increases. From the Bronx to Brooklyn, and even in the heart of liberal bastions, Trump laid claim to grounds that would have been considered unthinkable just eight years prior. Voters are beginning to rethink their loyalties based on realities, such as rising crime rates and ineffective leadership. It appears the “resistance” is faltering, and so-called progressives are feeling the heat from their constituents as crime rates in their cities reach new heights.
The seismic shift among minority voters marks a new chapter in American politics. Trump’s strategy has once again proven that big cities are not immune to reason or logic, and he has potentially rewritten the playbook for future Republican candidates. The best part of this new narrative is that it dismantles the long-held Democrat assumption that all voters within certain demographics share the same ideology. Clearly, voters are evaluating candidates on the issues that matter to them personally—safety, stability, and the overall wellbeing of their communities.
As political pundits and activists pore over the data from this election cycle, it becomes apparent that the Republican message of law and order is gaining traction, reshaping the political landscape in ways that Democrats never anticipated. With the right mix of strategy and outreach, Republicans might just find themselves opening doors in places once thought to be sealed shut by decades of Democrat dominance. The message is clear: the political snack bar has new options, and ignoring the changing tastes of the electorate could prove disastrous for the Democratic Party in the years ahead.
