The Gender Gap Is Widening In The 2024 Election

Update: 2024-09-04

Digest

The podcast begins with a lighthearted introduction, congratulating Joey Chestnut for setting a new world record in hot dog eating. It then delves into the growing gender divide in American politics, particularly among white voters, with women leaning towards Democratic candidates and men towards Republican candidates. The podcast features an interview with Zach Beacham, a senior correspondent for Vox, who discusses the reliability of pre-election polling and the potential factors contributing to the divide, including education, generational differences, and the impact of the Dobbs decision. The podcast also highlights the significance of uncommitted delegates from New Jersey withholding their votes from Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Congressional candidates in protest of the U.S. arms deal with Israel. The podcast concludes with a preview of the upcoming presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, scheduled for September 10th.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Gender Divide in American Politics

The podcast explores the growing gender divide in American politics, particularly among white voters, with women leaning towards Democratic candidates and men towards Republican candidates. The podcast features an interview with Zach Beacham, a senior correspondent for Vox, who discusses the reliability of pre-election polling and the potential factors contributing to the divide, including education, generational differences, and the impact of the Dobbs decision.

00:10:44

Headlines and Uncommitted Delegates

The podcast presents a series of headlines, including a federal judge's denial of Trump's request to delay sentencing, a deadly missile attack in Ukraine, the availability of updated COVID-19 booster shots, and the arrest of a former New York government staffer for acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. The podcast also reports on uncommitted Democratic delegates from New Jersey withholding their votes from Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Congressional candidates in protest of the U.S. arms deal with Israel.

00:16:30

Upcoming Presidential Debate

The podcast announces the upcoming presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, scheduled for September 10th.

Keywords

Gender Divide

The growing gap in political preferences between men and women, particularly evident in the 2024 election, with women leaning towards Democratic candidates and men towards Republican candidates.

Dobbs Decision

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to abortion access, which has significantly impacted political discourse and voter sentiment.

Uncommitted Delegates

A group of delegates who are not bound to support a particular candidate and are using their voting power to advocate for specific policy changes, such as ending U.S. arms aid to Israel.

Pre-Election Polling

Surveys conducted before an election to gauge public opinion and predict election outcomes, often subject to limitations and potential inaccuracies, especially when analyzing demographic subgroups.

Generational Divide

The differences in political views and values between different age groups, particularly evident in the current political climate, with younger generations often holding more progressive views than older generations.

Presidential Debate

A public forum where candidates for the presidency engage in a structured discussion of their policies and positions.

Israel-Hamas War

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, which has significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East.

Q&A

What are some of the potential factors contributing to the growing gender divide in American politics?
Zach Beacham suggests several factors, including the increasing educational gap between women and men, generational differences, and the impact of events like the Dobbs decision, which has heightened concerns about women's rights.
How has the Dobbs decision impacted the gender divide in American politics?
The Dobbs decision has significantly polarized the issue of abortion, with women feeling particularly threatened by the loss of their reproductive rights. This has led to a surge in support for Democratic candidates who advocate for abortion access.
What is the significance of the uncommitted delegates withholding their votes?
The uncommitted delegates are using their voting power to pressure the Democratic Party to address their concerns, particularly regarding the U.S. arms deal with Israel. This highlights the growing tension within the party over the Israel-Hamas war.

Show Notes

A new poll from ABC News/Ipsos adds more evidence to reports of a growing gender divide among voters heading into the November election. It shows Vice President Kamala Harris has a 13-point advantage among women voters, while former President Donald Trump is leading by 5 points with men. The poll also showed white women have made one of the biggest political shifts in the last few weeks, with Trump dropping from a 13-point advantage before the Democratic National Convention to a 2-point advantage after. Vox Senior Correspondent Zack Beauchamp looks at whether there’s evidence to support a widening political gender divide and what could be driving it.

And in headlines: A federal judge denied Trump’s request to delay his criminal sentencing in his New York hush-money case, more than 50 people died, and 200 more were injured in Ukraine after Russian missiles struck the central city of Poltava and A former staffer for New York Govs. Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo was arrested on charges of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government.

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