2016: The Election That Changed Everything

In a reflective conversation, Dana Bash, a seasoned journalist, discusses the pivotal moments of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This election, according to Dana, fundamentally altered her approach to reporting on American voters. She shares two notable instances from the campaign trail that underscore this shift. The first involves her surprise at discovering that many Bernie Sanders supporters in North Carolina were unwilling to vote for Hillary Clinton, despite Sanders' urgings. The second instance reveals suburban women, a key demographic for Clinton, dismissing the Access Hollywood scandal and reaffirming their intent to not vote for Clinton. These encounters taught Dana to deeply trust and consider the sentiments expressed by voters, offering a profound lesson in the complexities of American political landscapes.