The New York Times is no doubt a Left leaning media outlet. By even they can’t deny this fact about Donald Trump.
And the NY Times makes a stunning admission about Trump that caused Leftist heads to explode.
NY Times’ Nate Cohn: Trump’s Populism Eroded the Democratic Party’s Multicultural Majority
In a new analysis, New York Times political analyst Nate Cohn argues that President-elect Donald Trump’s appeal to working-class voters has fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Democratic Party. According to Cohn, Trump’s strategy has “shattered” the Democratic vision of a new multicultural majority, while exposing the party’s diminishing appeal among non-college-educated voters.
“The overarching pattern is clear,” Cohn wrote in his article. “In election after election, Democrats underperformed among traditional Democratic constituencies during the Trump era. Sometimes, it was merely a failure to capitalize on his unpopularity. Other times, it was a staggering decline in support. Together, it has shattered Democratic dreams of building a new majority with the rise of a new generation of young and nonwhite voters.”
Cohn contends that Trump’s “populist conservatism” has undermined the Democratic Party’s foundations, successfully exploiting themes and issues that once galvanized traditional Democratic voters. “It tapped into many of the issues and themes that once made these voters Democrats,” he explained.
Democratic Pessimism at a High
Following Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Democratic morale has plummeted. A recent Pew Research Center survey found that Democrats are more pessimistic about their party’s future than at any point in the past eight years.
In contrast, Republican confidence has soared, reaching its highest level since Trump’s 2016 victory.
Cohn highlights the significant shifts in voter demographics that have driven Republican gains. He points to a striking chart demonstrating the party’s progress since the 2012 re-election of Barack Obama, culminating in Trump’s non-consecutive return to the White House.
The data reveals double-digit swings toward Republicans among several key groups: a 19-point net shift among Black voters, a 29-point swing among Hispanics, 17 points among Asians, and 14 points among voters aged 18 to 29.
“After three Trump elections, almost every traditional Democratic constituency has swung to the right,” Cohn noted.
“In fact, Mr. Trump has made larger gains among Black, Hispanic, Asian American, and young voters in his three campaigns since 2016 than he has among White voters without a college degree, according to New York Times estimates. In each case, Mr. Trump fared better than any Republican in decades.”
Even in elections where Trump’s gains appeared modest, such as among Hispanic voters in 2016 or Black voters in 2020, Democrats still failed to perform as expected.
The Democrats’ Identity Crisis
For over a century, Democrats have been seen as “the party of the people.” However, Cohn asserts that Trump’s “populist pitch” has redefined that narrative.
By aligning himself with the grievances and priorities of working-class voters, Trump has “deprived Democrats of their traditional role in American politics, gradually weakening their bonds with working-class voters, as well as nonwhite and young ones,” Cohn states.
The implications for the Democratic Party are profound, as the coalition they once envisioned—a rising majority driven by younger, more diverse voters—has proven elusive in the Trump era.
As Republicans celebrate their historic gains, Democrats are left grappling with the reality of their shifting electoral base.
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