American voters are losing trust in Democrats across ethnicities and races

Ryan Grim highlights how Democrats are losing support from voters of all races and ethnicities, not just white working-class voters. Post-election data and focus groups show that swing voters were more concerned about issues such as school closures during the pandemic and the cultural gap between working people and Democratic elites. This loss of trust stems from a failure to deliver on economic promises and a lack of attention to the needs of everyday voters. The Virginia gubernatorial race serves as a bellwether for national trends, demonstrating the broader exodus of voters from the Democratic Party.