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Democratic Dealignment w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

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Nov 9, 2024
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, co-founder of Hammer and Hope and Princeton professor, dives into the political turmoil facing the Democratic Party. She discusses the alarming trend of working-class voters shifting towards populist ideologies and critiques the party’s failure to address economic insecurities. Taylor emphasizes the need for an inclusive movement that connects issues beyond race, including the disconnection felt by younger voters. The conversation highlights the importance of grassroots organizing and building a unified left to confront rising political challenges.
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INSIGHT

Multiracial Dealignment

  • Working-class voters are dealigning from Democrats across races.
  • This is due to economic hardship, not racism, and Democrats ignore it.
ANECDOTE

COVID Aid and its Disappearance

  • During the pandemic, government aid showed people that government can improve lives.
  • Democrats quickly dismantled these programs, ignoring public support for them.
INSIGHT

Democrats' Focus on Affluent Voters

  • The Democratic Party prioritizes affluent voters and suburbanites over the working class.
  • This pursuit of elites leads to policy choices that alienate working-class voters.
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