Episode 29: Post Election Trends and the Rhetoric of "Stealing"

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.   Subscribe to the Weekly Brief on Substack (30% for podcast listeners)! Get the show notes at www.timtalkspolitics.com.