Topic: 2012 Election

2 chapters across the catalog

45: 45 Savage
6:01 - 9:29

45: 45 Savage

Media Creation of Donald Trump, 2012 Election Strategy

Donald Trump utilized the birther movement to gain significant media airtime across major networks like CBS, ABC, and NBC. Analysts argue that Trump is a creation of the American political news media, which prioritized ratings over the substance of his claims. Trump reportedly avoided a 2012 run against Barack Obama because he knew he could not win, instead using the period to build his brand for the 2016 election.

01: Black Bots
1:02:25 - 1:07:49

01: Black Bots

The Rabbit Has the Gun, Black Voter Leverage

Data from the 2016 election shows that a drop in Black voter turnout from 66.6% to 59.6% was a decisive factor in the Democratic loss. This "negative vote" demonstrates that the community holds significant leverage over the party's future success. The discussion emphasizes that the "rabbit has the gun," meaning the community no longer feels a blind duty to save the Republic without receiving specific policy concessions.