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Dig: Democratic Dealignment w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

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Nov 9, 2024
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, co-founder of Hammer and Hope and a Princeton professor, discusses the shifting dynamics of political allegiance among working-class voters. They focus on the Democratic Party's electoral failures, particularly its disconnect with economic issues. Taylor critiques the left’s struggles to engage diverse groups and emphasizes the need for solidarity. The conversation also touches on the impact of increasingly radical ideologies and the importance of grassroots activism to challenge current political adversities.
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Multiracial Dealignment

  • Working-class voters are dealigning from the Democratic Party, not just white voters.
  • Democrats struggle to address this because their policies don't match working-class realities.
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Broken Promises

  • The Democratic Party made significant promises in 2020, driven by social movements.
  • They gained record votes but abandoned those promises upon winning.
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Losing the Base

  • The Democratic Party is losing its working-class base.
  • Their current political framework is seen as empty and ineffective.
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