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Why Are Poor Americans Voting for the Party of the Rich?

2024/11/15
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One of the most surprising data points to emerge from the U.S. election last week was a 15-point swing towards Donald Trump among the poorest of U.S. voters—those who earn less than $50,000 a year. The shift seems to be part of a broader political trend and it raises a question about class and politics in America: Why are poor people supporting a candidate whose policies have generally benefitted the rich? Adam and Cameron dig in.

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