Michael Knowles, host of The Michael Knowles Show on Daily Wire, shared his thoughts on why conservatives won big in the November elections during his speech at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest.
Speaking to an audience of 20,000, Knowles said the victories in the presidency, House, and Senate came down to one simple principle: common sense.
“We didn’t just win the White House. We won Congress and huge groups of voters who usually vote Democrat,” Knowles told the crowd on Day 2 of the event.
He highlighted that the 2024 Trump campaign had unprecedented success, even pulling support from Democratic voters.
“Trump won 17% of Democrat presidential candidate votes—that’s a win,” Knowles said.
Why Did Conservatives Win?
Knowles explained that the key to the conservative success was appealing to common sense and pushing back against policies that many voters see as extreme, particularly those involving gender ideology.
“This is why the Democrats’ embrace of transgender ideology has been so disastrous for them,” Knowles said.
He emphasized that the issue isn’t just about children or women’s rights – though those are important – it’s also about credibility.
“Most everyone knows that men and women are different. Men cannot become women, and women cannot become men,” Knowles stated. “When Democrats insist otherwise, it makes people question their judgment.”
He added that a politician who can’t distinguish between men and women likely doesn’t have a good grasp on more complex issues, a point that resonated with the audience.
Faith and Morality in Politics
Knowles also discussed the importance of core beliefs, starting with faith in God.
“More than anything, America is built on the belief in God,” he said, pointing to phrases like “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency.
He tackled the idea that morality shouldn’t play a role in politics, calling it a nonsensical argument.
“Every law is based on what we believe to be right and wrong,” Knowles said. He argued that self-governance means citizens use their reason to decide what’s moral and then enact laws accordingly.
A Call to Action
For Knowles, the November victories were about more than winning elections. They were about a return to values that many Americans hold dear.
He encouraged new Republican voters to stay engaged and informed about what conservatives believe: faith, common sense, and the courage to legislate based on moral convictions.
As he wrapped up, Knowles left the audience with a sense of purpose: “Self-governance works when we have the courage to stand by our beliefs and lead with common sense.”
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