We are two weeks past Election Day 2020, but the final result, while projected, is still being finalized. Joe Biden is the projected president-elect, but the Trump administration is challenging the final results in several states in court. Both sides are adamant they won and that the other side is “stealing” the election from them. This is incredibly damaging rhetoric, but going through the courts to affirm in the integrity of the vote is an excellent antidote. The critical question, in my mind, is the degree to which American citizens will affirm the ruling of the courts?
In this episode of the Tim Talks Politics podcast, I explore the potential consequences of this rhetoric of “stealing”, while also unpacking some of the emerging trends we’re seeing taking shape in the post election landscape. I consider the significance of America’s party realignment, the character and makeup of the Democratic and Republican Parties going forward, and challenge listeners to break out of their information echo chambers as they seek information on understanding our political context.
Topics covered in this episode
- The components of the political realignment we’re witnessing in the United States.
- The growing tensions within the Democratic Party.
- The emergence of a conservative populist bloc in the Republican Party.
- What the rhetoric of stealing is, and why it’s dangerous to use.
Conversation starter
Do you think the opposing side (whichever that is for you) “stole” or is “stealing” this election? If so, why do you think that and what information sources are most dominant in shaping your view?
Related to the Election Trends
Articles and documents
- Check our RealClearPolitics.com for updates on all things election related
TTP posts and articles
- Podcast: The Future of the Republican Party
- Podcast: The Future of the Democratic Party
- Article: Against Conservative Populists and American Divorce
- Article: Beware the Rhetoric of Certainty
- Article: Is American Liberalism Declining?
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