Some analyses of 2024 election exit polls make the claim that President-elect Donald Trump’s strong showing has transformed his party’s base into a new, powerful multiracial coalition. However, a closer look at the data may tell a different story. Demographer William H. Frey says that recent small deviations from long-term voting patterns could be a short-term blip that has not truly transformed the GOP’s voter base.
Corporations and taxes. In response to concerns that profitable corporations face little to no tax burden, Congress has enacted a corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT) on multiple occasions. Elena Patel explains the intended role of the CAMT in tax policy and discusses its effectiveness, limitations, and potential areas for reform.
The future of technology policy. The new political landscape may have significant implications for AI, antitrust enforcement, the digital divide, China policy, cryptocurrency, disinformation and more tech-related issues. On a new episode of the TechTank podcast, Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss what to expect.
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