Political Independence Surges as Democrat Party ID Hits Historic Low | Tom Dupree Show

# Media Shifts and Political Independence: Changes in American Politics 2024 ## Show Highlights ### Rising Political Independence – New Winston Group report reveals independents have surpassed Democrats in party identification for the first time since Watergate – Independent voters increased from 27% in 2020 to 34% in 2024 – Democratic party identification dropped to historic low of 31% in 2024, down from 37% in 2020 – Republican identification slightly decreased to 35% in 2024 ### Media Landscape Changes – ABC pays $16 million settlement to Trump over George Stephanopoulos rape claim comments – Major networks facing pushback against perceived left-wing bias – Discussion of Joe Rogan’s influence compared to traditional media – Los Angeles Times owner directing shift away from Trump-focused coverage – CNN and MSNBC reportedly experiencing significant ratings declines ### Congressional Developments – Analysis of recent congressional bill controversy – Discussion of Mike Johnson’s leadership as House Speaker – Examination of fiscal responsibility rhetoric versus actual voting patterns ### Spiritual Reflection – Reading and analysis of Psalm 25 from the New Living Version – Discussion on the difference between believing and trusting – Emphasis on continuous guidance throughout the day ## Key Quotes “Don’t ever mistake… you don’t have to like me, I have, I don’t care if you like me. I gotta keep giving you good content. That’s how I earn my keep.” ## Looking Forward – Predictions for major changes in traditional media networks within 2-3 years – Analysis of shifting voter priorities and party dynamics – Discussion of implications for 2024 election and beyond — *The Tom Dupree Show is brought to you by Dupree Financial Group, where we make your money work for you. For more episodes and content, visit dupreefinancial.com.* The post Political Independence Surges as Democrat Party ID Hits Historic Low | Tom Dupree Show appeared first on Dupree Financial.