The Democrats' traditional stronghold in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin has eroded, with Donald Trump winning these regions in consecutive elections. The party struggles to resonate with working-class voters, as seen by Trump's near majority among Latino voters and significant support from Catholics and Jews. Salena Zito's book, "Butler," centers on a failed assassination attempt on Trump in Pennsylvania, exploring the shift in political dynamics and the disconnect of the Democratic party from its historic constituents. Earlier works, like "The Great Revolt," underscore Trump's unique support base and reliance on non-elite voters.
Democrats' blue wall is more nostalgia than reality; key states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin voted for Trump again, showing a shift among working-class voters.
Trump nearly gained a majority of Latino voters and had double-digit gains among Catholics and Jews, once core constituencies of the Democratic party.
Salena Zito's book "Butler" focuses on the near assassination of Donald Trump and reflects the evolving political landscape in America's heartland, highlighting the disconnect with working-class voters.
The 2018 book "The Great Revolt" illustrated Trump's base as non-traditional GOP and pointed out the Democratic party's reliance on coastal elites.
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