The Left suffered some awful defeats on election night. But their losing streak isn’t done just yet.
As these massive Democrat strongholds are on the verge of collapsing thanks to these election results.
New York and New Jersey Lead Shift Toward Trump in 2024 Election
In a surprising twist, the deep-blue states of New York and New Jersey experienced the nation’s most significant swings toward President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
According to Dave Wasserman, senior editor and elections analyst at the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, New York saw an 11.5% shift in Trump’s favor compared to his 2020 performance, while New Jersey recorded a notable 10.1% movement toward the Republican candidate.
These shifts, particularly in traditionally Democratic strongholds, have reshaped the political landscape. Other states that saw considerable movement toward Trump include Florida (9.8%), Massachusetts (8.7%), California (8.4%), Texas (8.3%), and Mississippi (7.7%). Rounding out the top ten were Rhode Island (7.0%), Tennessee (6.5%), and Illinois (6.4%).
Historic Swing in Democratic Bastions
For decades, Republican presidential candidates have struggled to make headway in New York and New Jersey. The Garden State hasn’t voted for a GOP candidate since 1988, while New York last turned red during Ronald Reagan’s 1984 landslide victory over Walter Mondale. This year, however, the tide shifted.
“NJ has become a SWING STATE!,” declared the New Jersey GOP in a celebratory post on X (formerly Twitter) following Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Republican leaders in both states attribute the shift to working-class voters who feel abandoned by Democrats. Garden State GOP Chairman Bob Hugin credited these voters for the party’s success, saying, “The Democrats have abandoned them, and it’s our opportunity to govern now.”
Expanding the GOP Coalition
In New York, state GOP Chairman Ed Cox praised Trump for transforming the Republican Party and broadening its appeal.
“Under President-elect Donald Trump’s leadership, Republicans have broadened our coalition and brought a once-in-a-lifetime shift in our voter base, drawing in working-class Americans, voters of color, and younger citizens disillusioned with the status quo,” Cox wrote in Newsday.
Cox further emphasized the cultural divide between New York’s electorate and the policies of Democratic leaders. “New York may be a blue state, but it is a working-class blue state, not a progressive, ‘woke’ blue state,” he explained.
He pointed to the concerns of New York families, including inflation, illegal immigration, and quality-of-life issues, contrasting them with what he called “radical policies and government overreach” such as gender ideology in sports and gas stove bans.
Trump’s Unprecedented Campaign Strategy
Trump, now 78, made a direct appeal to voters in both states during his campaign. In May, he hosted a record-breaking rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, drawing an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 attendees — the largest political rally in the state’s history.
He also held events in the South Bronx’s Crotona Park and at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden, signaling his determination to court urban and suburban voters alike.
This bold approach paid off, delivering a seismic shift in voter allegiances and making New Jersey and New York key battlegrounds in an election that will be remembered for its unexpected twists. With this momentum, Republicans are preparing to capitalize on their inroads as they look to govern in a rapidly changing political climate.
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