David Duke, Optics, and White Identity Politics

The chapter explores how figures like David Duke present a respectable image to appeal to the white working class, delving into the history of American capitalism, racism, and white identity in the South. It discusses Duke's influence on the alt-right movement and his ability to exploit rural resentment towards coastal elites. Additionally, it touches on the southern strategy in American politics and efforts to make explicit the implicit aspects of white identity politics.