People Shocked By Trump’s Election Success

In the aftermath of the 2024 election, former Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile called for serious soul-searching within her party after President Trump defied expectations once again, outperforming Democrats in key states and demographics that were once considered solid blue. During a recent discussion on ABC’s This Week, Brazile acknowledged that Trump not only made significant gains in traditionally battleground states, but also in areas that Democrats had long taken for granted.

“Look at New Jersey, Minnesota, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island — what happened there?” Brazile asked. “Trump didn’t just do better in the battlegrounds; he also made gains in urban areas and suburban districts. It looks like Trump ran a 50-state strategy, something Democrats used to talk about.”

Despite polls showing a tight race, Trump’s campaign managed to turn the tide in his favor for the third consecutive election. He held his ground in the critical battleground states and even chipped away at the margins in deep-blue states. This was a stark reminder that, as President Trump proved, the Republican message resonates beyond traditional conservative strongholds, even in states the Left assumed were untouchable.

Brazile, a veteran strategist, conceded that the Democrats need to do more than just analyze their messaging; they need to address how they engage with voters across the country. She emphasized the need for introspection and a deep examination of why Democrats failed to connect with the electorate.

Reflecting on 2016, when Trump defeated Hillary Clinton, Brazile recalled how the Democratic Party struggled to rebuild the so-called “blue wall” and connect with working-class voters. “We tried to piece it together with Elmer’s glue. What we needed was duct tape,” she quipped.

For Republicans, this is a reminder of the growing influence of conservative values in areas once dominated by the Left. It’s a victory not just in key battlegrounds, but also a signal that the GOP message is gaining traction in places where it was once written off. The focus should remain on reaching voters, delivering a compelling message, and reinforcing the idea that the Republican Party is not just an alternative, but a solution to the problems facing everyday Americans.