TRIGGERnometry "Political Correctness Hurts the Left": Eric Kaufmann
Jan 26, 2020
Eric Kaufmann, a Professor of Politics at Birkbeck College and author of "Whiteshift," dives into the troubling effects of political correctness on the left. He discusses how this trend exacerbates polarization and shapes voter behavior, particularly among culturally conservative demographics. The dialogue also explores the rise of populism and the challenges it poses for left-wing parties. Lastly, Kaufmann analyzes Biden's appeal in the electoral landscape and the importance of bridging cultural divides to ensure political success.
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Low-Information Voters and Brexit
- Less politically engaged Labour voters didn't initially connect Labour with anti-Brexit and pro-immigration stances.
- By 2019, this realization led them to vote Conservative.
Labour's Cultural Conservatism Problem
- Labour struggles to appeal to culturally conservative voters on issues like Brexit, immigration, and national identity.
- The right finds it easier to move left on economics than the left does to move right on culture.
The Cultural Turn of the Left
- Activist and intellectual influence within universities shifted the left's focus from class to identity politics.
- This makes it difficult for left-wing parties to adapt to voter preferences.
