Weber and Mystal both raise valid points about why Harris was defeated. But the framing of the debate sets aside what I think was the biggest factor: messaging.
Republicans have mastered the media—starting years ago with Fox News and Clear Channel Radio. Now it's X and Joe Rogan and Steve Bannon's the War Room.
In many ways, those who stayed home are more responsible for the outcome than those who indulged in the delusion of his economic assistance for the masses.
Democrats lost because they allowed Trump to be the only voice of antiestablishment rage. This highlights a significant failure in engaging critical voter segments.
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