US Election 2024: Why did Kamala Harris fail to win and did the Democrats lose their way? | Newstalk

Pat Kenny is joined in studio by Larry Donnelly (Law Lecturer at University of Galway) to discuss Donald Trump's victory in the race to become America's next president, why Kamala Harris didn't garner more widespread support, and has the Democratic party lost its way.

Donald Trump has promised a “golden age of America” after declaring victory in the US Presidential Election.

The Republican candidate has racked up victories in key swing states across the country and is forecast to win over 300 electoral votes.

Addressing a crowd of supporters, who shouted “USA, USA, USA” as he appeared, Mr Trump declared his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement to be the “greatest political movement of all time”.

“We’re going to help our country heal,” he promised.

Mr Trump said the people of the United States had given him an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” to change the country.

“We have taken back control of the Senate - wow that’s good,” he said.

He also singled out Tesla and X owner, Elon Musk, who has been an enthusiastic supporter of his campaign.

"We have a new star - a star is born, Elon,” Mr Trump said.

"He is an amazing guy; we were sitting together tonight. He spent two weeks in Philadelphia and different parts of Pennsylvania campaigning.”

Addressing the crowd, Mr Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, described their forecast victory as the “greatest political comeback in the history of the United States of America”.

"Under President Trump's leadership, we're never going to stop fighting for you, for your dreams, for the future of your children,” he said.

He went on to claim that, “after the greatest political comeback in American history, we're going to lead the greatest economic comeback in American history - under Donald Trump's leadership."

Vice President Kamala Harris has sent her supporters home and will not speak tonight.

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[Andrew-]

The Administration had the lowest approval ratings in history and Kamala was asked what policies and decisions she'd change and she said none of them. Tells you all you need to know.

[octaviusstone]

Please remember, Trump won the popular vote too. No excuses people.

[RioGuy-xu]

now everyone is smart explaining while she lost but 24 hours ago everyone was predicting she would win

[lumo]

This lack of humility on this interview and clear TDS is why people are sick of dems in charge.

[buster-vusx]

She lost because her policies were all 'orange man bad'

[Goodser]

Ah the guy from the Clinton institute is upset . Wow go figure.

[aaronmc]

Pat, please, when you bring on someone from the left, bring someone with a different point of view on as well. Have a debate. At least try and be objevtive. For too long the Irish media has been an eco chamber for democrats. Do better in the future and learn from the mistakes of the past.

[NorceCodine]

A dozen eggs went from a $1.99 to $7.99 in my store, but, that's just a perception! Nothing to do with reality. Unfortunately though, the cashier didn't get the memo that its only a perception, and charges me $7.99.

[mchammer]

U gotta love how upset the Irish mainstream media are over trumps win. So impartial as usual

[murtaghslawncare]

He is NOT A DISGUSTING MAN PAT. Your left wing hathred of Trump is disgusting. YOU ARE FIRED.

[Go_away_loser]

She lost because she chose to be absolutely obnoxious about her messaging. She lost because she made it an “us vs them” mentality where she was painted as the Christ figure of America. Too much hyperbole, too much rhetoric, not enough actionable movements.

[davidmckee]

You guys started out ok, but went off the in the same old bs that the American people are sick of.

[walnutwahluigi]

The rot is gone, hopefully the rot burrowed into Irish politics can be rooted out too

[jaqian]

Roderic O'Gorman will have to swallow his pride now 😂

[kevfit]

Like a funeral going on at Newstalk today😅

[ew]

this is hilarious. the left has no idea why they lost!!

[jasondparrish]

I don't think either one of these people have actually looked into what Bobby Kennedy believes

[kateoates]

Rfk has said multiple times he isn’t against vaccines. Inform yourselves. He is against vaccines that have gone through the rigorous testing. FYI, most Americans agree. You people are out of touch. There you go with Trump and his dangerous rhetoric.

[LIBRA]

He says Harris was painted as an ultra-left California liberal but thought Newsom could've won?😂😂😂

[jimjames]

To blame Trump on Afghanistan is absolutely outrageous!