The Dems turned on their working class roots the minute the Clintons came into the picture. Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were really the face of the 'New Democrats' in the 90s when they began this transition. I'd say it's complete now with how poorly they've done with lower income households in this election. 2024 is going to get ugly for them.
I feel like it started back in 1972. McGovern losing 49 states really broke an entire generation of democrats. You can see it on productionvswagecompensation.png and the million other charts that diverge right around then.
The Dems turned on their working class roots the minute the Clintons came into the picture. Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were really the face of the 'New Democrats' in the 90s when they began this transition. I'd say it's complete now with how poorly they've done with lower income households in this election. 2024 is going to get ugly for them.
I feel like it started back in 1972. McGovern losing 49 states really broke an entire generation of democrats. You can see it on productionvswagecompensation.png and the million other charts that diverge right around then.