Two historians have said that the Democratic Party was wrong to overlook Bernie Sanders' policies for working class people.

Summary

Historians suggest Democrats might have fared better against Donald Trump by embracing the economic issues championed by Senator Bernie Sanders, who has long pushed for a focus on “bread-and-butter” concerns for working-class voters.

Despite Kamala Harris’s progressive policies, polls showed Trump was favored on economic issues, particularly among working-class and Hispanic voters.

Historian Leah Wright Rigueur argued that Sanders’ messaging on economic struggles could be key for future Democratic strategies.

Sanders himself criticized the party for “abandoning” the working class, which he said has led to a loss of support across racial lines.

      • jmf@lemm.ee
        31·
        6 days ago

        You underestimate how sensitive the working class is to anything involving removal of capitalism. The red scare never really ended.

        • kittenzrulz123@lemmy.blahaj.zone
          41·
          6 days ago

          Workers are scared of the terminology but not the ideology, if someone who’s powerful and charismatic enough is able to clearly explain left wing values the workers will follow along. Workers may be scared but they’re also easily convinced.

      • caffinatedone@lemmy.worldEnglish
        23·
        6 days ago

        Wow, there are people who actually believe that in real life? Huh. Good luck with your glorious revolution

          • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
            11·
            6 days ago

            I consider myself a leftist (though I’m sure I don’t pass the purity tests of many on here), but I’m not deluded enough to believe what you said.

            I’m literally in a union position, and I work with college educated people who support Trump.