Without the working class, Democrats will tank the midterms — and 2028

As we get closer to the midterms in November and the presidential election in 2028, one has to wonder if any of the Democrats in leadership positions — be they in Congress, in the Democratic National Committee or the billionaires bankrolling various initiatives in favor of leftist causes — actually know or speak with any working-class Americans on a regular basis.

As someone who grew up in abject poverty, I have long stayed in touch with parents and individuals who live paycheck to paycheck. Some are Democrats. Some are Republicans. Some are fiercely independent. Most are facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles tied to the cost of living, rising crime, and an increasingly bleak future for their children.  

These Americans, who make up the vast majority of our population, have grown wary of leaders representing both political parties who float high above them and their increasing misery in bubbles of entitlement, luxury and purposeful ignorance. They may not understand the intricacies of politics and policy, but they recognize nonsense and abdication of responsibility when they see it. 

Earlier this week, CNN’s exceptional numbers guru, Harry Enten, threw a bucket of very cold water in the face of the growing number of Democrats who seemingly believe that the midterm elections are in the bag for the party. Despite some polls........

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