Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him)Bernie Sanders has a say.
LittleBrownBird@mackayim2022 he's right. We're seeing so much commentary about the misogyny and racism of the Republicans (which is real and must be dealt with) that everyone is missing the point. People voted for the man who promised them cheaper groceries, lower taxes and a scapegoat for their problems. He probably won't deliver on any of these things, but at least the voters feel 'heard' - and unless the democrats start listening to what the voters want rather than telling them they're not likely to win many more elections.
Steven Zekowski@tessa_murray @mackayim2022
Although I voted for #Kamala I am far from a big fan. However, to be fair, she did have plans to rein in price gouging and to create more affordable housing. Why didn’t this land with these same voters? Poor messaging? I don’t know.
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I’m guessing some people really don’t believe *government* can fix their problems. We can thank Reagan in the 80s and subsequent leaders from both parties. But in a contradictory way, they believe a president (seen more like a monarch) can magically fix their problems, and they blame their prez excessively when things are going poorly. What’s the answer? Idk. Better education? A far bolder, people-oriented Democratic Party?
@steve_zeke @tessa_murray Those last two would be great. Also, leaders doing more to focus on the expressed gripes that make life hard for low and middle income people who are doing it really tougg and have been doing it tough even before the latest cost of living crisis. Target price gouging? Tax the rich?
@tessa_murray 100% this take.