Progressive political parties worldwide must pay heed to the resounding mandate Donald Trump received in the recent US election. The President-elect’s victory is a testament to deep discontent with the establishment, failed policies, and rhetoric that have widened inequalities and led to stagnation. Progressives must listen to the concerns and aspirations of the forgotten middle class and working class, especially in rural areas, who feel left behind by globalization and technological change. Parties must champion economically just and inclusive policies that create opportunities for all, while addressing concerns about immigration, trade, and national identity.
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CNN’s Enten: Trump Mandate Election Was the Biggest Party Swing Since 1992
In a remarkable political shift, the 2020 election saw the largest party swing since 1992, according to CNN’s Harry Enten. The Republican party, led by President Donald Trump, lost ground in both the House and the Senate, while the Democratic party gained significant seats.
Enten attributes this swing to a number of factors, including Trump’s unpopularity, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic recession. He argues that Trump’s divisive rhetoric and policies alienated many voters, and that the pandemic and recession exacerbated the economic and social challenges that Americans were already facing.
As a result of the Democratic party’s gains, the country is now facing a divided government, with the Democrats controlling the House and the Republicans controlling the Senate. It is unclear what this will mean for the future of Trump’s presidency and for the country as a whole.