
529 | Senator Chris Murphy: Can Economic Populism Win the Fight for the Working Class?
The Realignment
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Reevaluating Economic Populism
This chapter examines the shift in political focus towards economic populism, urging Democrats to connect with working-class voters on economic issues rather than cultural ideologies. It highlights the failure of the Democratic Party to effectively communicate an anti-greed narrative amidst rising inflation and the educational divide in voter behavior. The discussion critiques Republican strategies that appeal to non-college educated voters while cautioning that such approaches may ultimately undermine their interests.
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