The shift toward Trump among urban voters reflects a growing backlash against Democratic-led cities, impacted by rising housing costs, homelessness, and pandemic disruptions.
Lis Smith emphasized that it's challenging for Democrats to label themselves as good government when cities exhibit stark examples of poor governance and chaos.
The analysis shows that the most significant voter shift toward Trump was in core urban counties, signaling potential political vulnerabilities for Democrats moving forward.
The demographic shifts reveal that not only urban areas but also majority-nonwhite regions made notable rightward moves in voting, complicating the political landscape.
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