The Observer view on US election: lessons for the left in wake of damning defeat
Briefly

Trump's clear victory serves as a wake-up call for the progressive left, highlighting the need for them to reassess their strategies and understanding of diverse voter bases.
The fact that demographic factors no longer guarantee support for progressive agendas is a stark reminder that the left must broaden its appeal beyond assumed alliances.
Voter priorities increasingly focus on traditional concerns like jobs and economic security, challenging the effectiveness of top-down policy agendas pushed by privileged elites.
Harris’s assumption that abortion rights alone could galvanize female voters underestimated their broader concerns, as shown by the significant female support for Trump.
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