Hub Podcasts Brian Dijkema and Chris Griwsold on the political realignment reshaping Canadian and American politics
May 1, 2025
Chris Griswold, Policy Director at American Compass, and Brian Dijkema, President for Canada at Cardus, dive into the shifting political landscape as working-class support grows for conservative parties in Canada and the U.S. They discuss the decline of the bipartisan consensus and the changing party loyalties among voters. The duo also examines the impact of global market dynamics and the need for governments to address labor rights and socioeconomic challenges while engaging a more diverse electorate.
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US Political Realignment Roots
- The US political realignment stems from the failure of neoliberal economic consensus since the 1980s.
- Working class Americans feel left behind by free market fundamentalism and outsourcing of production.
Working Class Shift Right
- Working-class voters in Canada and the US shifted dramatically toward center-right parties.
- This reflects their feeling ignored by traditional labor parties and their focus on safety and job opportunities.
Resentment of Managerial Class
- Working-class voters resent professional managerial class elites who dismiss their values.
- This fuels progressive party struggles and contributes to the rise of economic populism on the right.