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The Conundrum of Appeal: Winning Over White Working-Class Voters in a Multicultural Democratic Party.
34:18 - 38:54 (04:36)
The Democratic Party still needs the support of the white working-class voter bloc, but also wants to protect marginalized groups which may seem to conflict with each other. The John Fetterman candidacy in Northeastern Pennsylvania serves as a test of whether or not the Democrats can appeal to these voters without compromising their values.
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Steve Gillis tries to explain what critical race theory is through the lens of its history, but finds a lack of receptiveness in the audience.
34:18 - 35:18 (01:00)
Summary
Steve Gillis tries to explain what critical race theory is through the lens of its history, but finds a lack of receptiveness in the audience. He still believes in the union way of life.
ChapterThe Conundrum of Appeal: Winning Over White Working-Class Voters in a Multicultural Democratic Party.
EpisodeJohn Fetterman and the Fight for White Working-Class Voters
PodcastThe Daily
As the Democratic Party struggles to appeal to both marginalized groups and white working class voters, they face a reckoning on how to balance the two.
35:18 - 37:27 (02:08)
Summary
As the Democratic Party struggles to appeal to both marginalized groups and white working class voters, they face a reckoning on how to balance the two. This issue is not unique to Pennsylvania and requires a shift in messaging to better appeal to working class voters.
ChapterThe Conundrum of Appeal: Winning Over White Working-Class Voters in a Multicultural Democratic Party.
EpisodeJohn Fetterman and the Fight for White Working-Class Voters
PodcastThe Daily
The John Fetterman candidacy is a test for the Democratic party to see just how winnable certain voters in America still are, or whether they need to change things more fundamentally.
37:27 - 38:54 (01:26)
Summary
The John Fetterman candidacy is a test for the Democratic party to see just how winnable certain voters in America still are, or whether they need to change things more fundamentally. The elections on Tuesday will be a predictor of the outcome of the 2024 presidential campaign.