In a twist that MSNBC probably didn’t see coming, Philadelphia voters left the liberal network’s reporters scrambling for a narrative. During an attempt to gauge voter sentiment in a Democratic stronghold, MSNBC reporters got something far less predictable—and maybe a little humbling. With Donald Trump back in the White House after a decisive win, these voter encounters suggest that mainstream narratives are increasingly falling on skeptical ears.
MSNBC’s adventure into Philadelphia voter sentiment opened with an exchange that might not have been quite what they were hoping for. The reporters asked Krista, a voter waiting in line, to share who she planned to support. But instead of a straightforward answer, they got a chuckle. “I’m still thinking,” she replied with a laugh, adding that she “really didn’t know” who she’d vote for. Not exactly the eager endorsement of the sitting administration that MSNBC might have expected in a Democratic city.
The exchange seemed uncomfortable enough to warrant a little humor from the MSNBC reporter himself, who acknowledged the awkwardness by joking, “I wouldn’t say either if somebody put a microphone in my face in line, guys.” That reporter’s attempt to save face wasn’t exactly needed; the sentiment was only reinforced when another group of young women also declined to endorse a candidate, laughing as they simply said “no” when asked about their choice. Philadelphia, it seems, has voters who aren’t ready to play along with the usual talking points.
Voters in line REFUSE to tell MSNBC who they’re voting for…
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 5, 2024
And when you zoom out, it’s not hard to see why people might be hesitant to give ringing endorsements of the current administration. As exit polls rolled in, a whopping 72% of voters nationwide expressed that they were “angry or dissatisfied” with the state of the country. Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s approval rating sat at a lackluster 41%, underscoring just how deep the discontent runs. With numbers like these, even bastions of Democratic support are showing cracks.
72% of voters are dissatisfied or angry with the way things are going in the United States pic.twitter.com/o4N4YuvFc6
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 5, 2024
In cities like Philadelphia, MSNBC might have hoped to find a chorus of loyal supporters, but what they got was a whole lot of hesitation. Voters like Krista represent a sentiment brewing across the nation: a weariness with an administration that has struggled to connect on core issues. This trend didn’t emerge overnight, and now with Trump back in office, it’s clear that voter frustration has reached a tipping point.
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— eve (@eveforamerica) November 6, 2024
For the media establishment, the disconnect is becoming increasingly evident. In times of high dissatisfaction, traditional talking points don’t always resonate, and voters are making that clear—sometimes with nothing more than a laugh and a quick, “nope.”
It’s a reminder that not even a mic from MSNBC can sway every voter in line. And with the White House now under Trump’s leadership once more, it’s a new era that might keep networks like MSNBC on their toes as they adjust to a shifting political landscape.
