It’s the paradox of Bidenism: The president sees himself as the champion of the working class but can’t rely on its support to win reelection. To prevail, he’ll need a mountain of ballots from college-educated voters in metropolitan areas. The flip side is the paradox of the Republican Party, which now depends on White working-class votes, especially in small towns and the countryside. Yet its economic policies remain geared to the interests of high earners and investors, many of whom have fled the party. Dionne is on X: @EJDionneRead the full opinion at The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post March 08, 2024 13:06 UTC