re: #68 Jay C

Not to mention the fact that Ocasio-Cortez is there ( and vocal about) reminding the GOP and its enablers that the definition of “working class” in this country is NOT - despite their fantasies - congruent with “ middle-aged White guys run by their prejudices”.

I think that may be a big part of it too. The GOP has tried and I think with some success to frame the working class as just white guys in pickup trucks. It’s been pointed out that the working class in fact is a lot more female and racially diverse.