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radius777

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6. Probably. The term 'working class' is hazily defined,

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Tue Nov 19, 2024, 11:50 PM

Nov 19

as someone who is (a) non college educated and (b) works with their hands, ie blue collar and (b) is generally struggling economically.

The reality is that many blue collar workers make more money (and thus inhabit a higher economic class, live in the suburbs) than many white collar workers.

Another false narrative is that of the 'coastal elites' as if everyone who lives in cities is wealthy or educated. Most urbanites are working class, just diverse - so it doesn't fit the media image of the rural white guy in the plaid shirt.

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When we say 'White Working Class Voters' [View all] speak easy Nov 19 OP

Somewhat/largely elleng Nov 19 #1

NOPE! We are still talking about race. nt Jit423 Nov 22 #23

Education can make a difference. love_katz Nov 19 #2

Recommended. H2O Man Nov 19 #3

Some interesting responses if accurate. Thanks. Interesting that those making more than $100K Silent Type Nov 19 #4

Voters of color with a degree and and voters of color with no degree... brush Nov 19 #5

I read that as meaning 29% of all voters were voters of color. Jim__ Nov 19 #7

Probably. The term 'working class' is hazily defined, radius777 Nov 19 #6

I used to live in Saginaw MI ... SomewhereInTheMiddle Nov 20 #14

And that dynamic will only increase radius777 Nov 20 #20

more educated equals less racist The Wandering Harper Nov 20 #8

Better educated and better paid means Demobrat Nov 20 #9

Then how does one.. littlemissmartypants Nov 20 #11

Also less religious, Abolishinist Nov 20 #10

People keep ignoring religion but it's a huge factor. Mariana Nov 20 #17

Even when we look at the non whites that vote Republican JI7 Nov 22 #24

Maybe the more educated the less need to punch down? Ilikepurple Nov 20 #13

I never learned to punch down The Wandering Harper Nov 20 #15

The problem with that argument radius777 Nov 20 #19

I think your correct here Ilikepurple Nov 22 #21

Basically, but definitely whites as a whole as well ... KPN Nov 20 #12

IMO Yes. I really think we should be Mike 03 Nov 20 #16

Yes, I suppose that is one factor alarimer Nov 20 #18

I think the lines have become blurred BannonsLiver Nov 22 #22