2024-12-04 Democracy Matters: Close Election; Dems future; Cabinet; Social Media Exodus

1. A Close Election Without a Mandate:

• Trump's popular vote margin is a slim 1.55%, echoing the closeness of the 2000 election.
• "The inescapable conclusion is that Trump did not get a mandate based on the issues, since the voters don't like his positions on the overwhelming majority of them."

2. Challenges and Opportunities for Democrats:

• The Democratic Party grapples with how to effectively communicate its alignment with public opinion on key issues.
• Potential leadership challenges within the House are anticipated, with Rep. Jamie Raskin potentially challenging Rep. Jerry Nadler for the ranking member position on the Judiciary Committee.

3. Trump's Controversial Cabinet Picks:

• Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of  ...