ABC News Daily Will Labor learn from Trump’s working class win?
Dec 1, 2024
Kos Samaras, a political strategist and pollster, dives into the growing disconnect between working-class voters and established parties in Australia. He discusses how Trump's appeal stemmed from Democrats' abandonment of the working class. Samaras highlights the economic struggles faced by Australian workers, including stagnant wages and precarious employment. With emerging political dynamics, he emphasizes the urgency for parties like Labor to reconnect and address these discontented voters to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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Trump's Working-Class Appeal
- One theory about Trump's win is that Democrats abandoned the working class, making them receptive to Trump's message.
- This resonates with Bernie Sanders' critique of the Democratic Party neglecting working-class struggles.
Democrats and the Managerial Class
- Democrats are now seen as representing the managerial class, losing touch with working-class voters without college degrees.
- The economic struggles of the working class in the US are more severe than in Australia, with issues like low wages and healthcare disparities.
Trump's Transgender Attack Ad
- A Trump ad targeted Kamala Harris's stance on transgender issues, framing it as being against the interests of the working class.
- The ad claimed that Harris supported transgender athletes in sports, positioning Trump as the protector of traditional values.