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However, Ferguson sees a key difference between the two parties. While the Democratic party remains under the control of its wealthy elite, the "donor class," the Republican party has fallen under the sway of the "MAGA movement" and the personality cult around Donald Trump. This, he argues, makes the Republican party more prone to self-harming mistakes, potentially giving Harris a chance to win the presidency.

Ferguson also addresses the issue of inflation, acknowledging that both the Trump and Biden administrations share blame for the current economic situation. He argues that the voters' perception of Biden's handling of the economy is unfair, as the president has presided over strong economic growth and employment, despite the high inflation rates.