The Biden administration was staunchly pro-labor, subsidized Obamacare and managed to avoid a recession. But Trump and Republicans sold resentment, and it worked.

Summary

Following the Democrats’ recent election losses, some, including Senator Bernie Sanders, argue that the party failed by “abandoning” the working class.

However, critics counter that Democrats under Biden implemented one of the most pro-working class agendas in decades, passing union-supportive policies, job-creating infrastructure bills, and increasing wages.

Despite these efforts, Democrats saw little electoral benefit, especially among nonwhite working-class voters, as cultural grievances took precedence for many working-class voters.

Analysts suggest that the party’s best path forward may be to focus on college-educated suburban voters rather than attempting to win back working-class Republicans.

  • IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Why is this comment getting downvoted so much? Asking someone for evidence to support what they’re saying doesn’t seem unreasonable to me.

    • Omega@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      Because people want to be angry, they want their feelings justified, and there’s no actual evidence for what the other person claimed.