According to her interlocutor, Kamala Harris' failure was related to her focus on attacking Trump, rather than presenting a vision of the future. As a result, as Michał Kolanko says, “Democrats must conduct an internal examination of conscience” to adjust their message. Trump, who bet on polarization, succeeded – polarization in the US has deep roots. Kolanko also emphasized that Trump's victory is also a challenge for the Democratic Party, whose progressive demands have proven to be insufficient. The Democratic Party must now pay attention to the needs of the middle class which is more affected by inflation and the economic crisis.
Szułdrzyński and Kolanko also analyze the impact of Trump's success on Polish politics, Andrzej Duda's position, and the presidential campaign. – For President Duda, a good relationship with Trump is a double-edged sword – said Kolanko. Szułdrzyński and Kolanko agreed that a Republican victory in the US could influence the dynamics of the campaign in Poland, especially the dilemma PiS faces regarding its candidate.
