Political Independence Surges as Democrat Party ID Hits Historic Low | Tom Dupree Show

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# Media Shifts and Political Independence: Changes in American Politics 2024

## Show Highlights

### Rising Political Independence
– New Winston Group report reveals independents have surpassed Democrats in party identification for the first time since Watergate
– Independent voters increased from 27% in 2020 to 34% in 2024
– Democratic party identification dropped to historic low of 31% in 2024, down from 37% in 2020
– Republican identification slightly decreased to 35% in 2024

### Media Landscape Changes
– ABC pays $16 million settlement to Trump over George Stephanopoulos rape claim comments
– Major networks facing pushback against perceived left-wing bias
– Discussion of Joe Rogan’s influence compared to traditional media
– Los Angeles Times owner directing shift away from Trump-focused coverage
– CNN and MSNBC reportedly experiencing significant ratings declines

### Congressional Developments
– Analysis of recent congressional bill controversy
– Discussion of Mike Johnson’s leadership as House Speaker
– Examination of fiscal responsibility rhetoric versus actual voting patterns

### Spiritual Reflection
– Reading and analysis of Psalm 25 from the New Living Version
– Discussion on the difference between believing and trusting
– Emphasis on continuous guidance throughout the day

## Key Quotes
“Don’t ever mistake… you don’t have to like me, I have, I don’t care if you like me. I gotta keep giving you good content. That’s how I earn my keep.”

## Looking Forward
– Predictions for major changes in traditional media networks within 2-3 years
– Analysis of shifting voter priorities and party dynamics
– Discussion of implications for 2024 election and beyond

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