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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 ābread-and-butterā concerns for working-class voters.
Despite Kamala Harrisās progressive policies, polls showed Trump was favored on economic issues, particularly among working-class and Hispanic voters.
Historian Leah Wright Rigueur argued that Sandersā messaging on economic struggles could be key for future Democratic strategies.
Sanders himself criticized the party for āabandoningā the working class, which he said has led to a loss of support across racial lines.
She was so progressive she got the endorsement of noted socialist Dick Cheney.
You know, hereās a bit of sophisticated political theory- people vote for a candidate for different reasons. I voted for Harris because of her campaign policies. Cheney endorsed her for different reasons. It didnāt change Harrisās policies.
People stay home when they arenāt represented.
Both you and Cheney were. I voted for Harris because she stood the best chance of preventing Trump.
āNot trumpā wasnāt enough for a lot of voters. Her policies that you and Cheney both found so appealing kept enough people on the couch.