The Democrat Party Left Me: Michael Hout’s shift from working for Hillary in 2016 to voting Trump in 2024

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head talks with Michael Hout, a former lifelong Democrat turned Trump voter. Growing up in Massachusetts, Hout was an active College Democrat, eventually leading local chapters and working on Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. But over time, he became disillusioned, feeling that the Democratic Party had lost its boldness and was more focused on defeating Republicans than pursuing meaningful goals. Hout dives into key issues like the party's inconsistency on landmark decisions, from Roe v. Wade to Supreme Court nominations, and what he sees as a drift toward extreme positions. He also shares why economic concerns, border security, and foreign policy shifted his support toward Donald Trump this election and underscores the vital role moderates play in sustaining any party's future.