Douglas MacKinnon’s argument that Democrats have abandoned the working class in favor of far-left ideology is misleading. The reality is that Democrats have consistently fought for working Americans by pushing policies to raise wages, protect unions, and expand healthcare access. The true problem is that Republicans, with help from conservative media, have convinced many working-class voters to blame Democrats for issues that conservative policies have worsened.
MacKinnon claims Democrats focus too much on opposing Trump and identity politics, but he ignores their concrete achievements:
- The Inflation Reduction Act, which reduced prescription costs and invested in clean energy jobs.
- The CHIPS Act, which strengthened American manufacturing.
- Student debt relief efforts, which Republicans opposed.
- Support for unions, while Republicans pass laws to weaken labor rights.
If working-class voters feel ignored, it is not because Democrats have failed to act. It is because Republicans obstruct policies that help workers while shifting blame to cultural issues.
MacKinnon criticizes Democrats like AOC and Jasmine Crockett, but their policies, such as Medicare for All and taxing the wealthy, are widely popular. Polls show most Americans support these ideas. The issue is not that Democrats are too progressive, but that Republicans distort these policies to scare voters. Meanwhile, Trump’s so-called "populism" benefits corporations, not workers.
MacKinnon says Trump won by addressing "bread-and-butter issues," but his actual policies hurt workers:
- Tax cuts for the rich, increasing inequality.
- Opposing minimum wage hikes, while prices rise.
- Undermining healthcare, leaving millions uninsured.
Trump did not win because of policy. He won by fueling resentment and convincing workers that Democrats, not corporate-backed Republicans, were the problem.
Democrats have not abandoned the working class. Instead, Republicans have misled workers into blaming the wrong people. If Democrats lose support, it is not because their policies are too progressive, but because they must do a better job explaining how conservative policies harm working Americans. The real threat to workers is not the "far-left," but a Republican Party that serves the wealthy while distracting voters with culture wars.
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