
 The Dig
 The Dig Democratic Dealignment w/ Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
 7 snips 
 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. 
 AI Snips 
 Chapters 
 Books 
 Transcript 
 Episode notes 
Multiracial Dealignment
- Working-class voters are dealigning from Democrats across races.
- This is due to economic hardship, not racism, and Democrats ignore it.
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.
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.


