One of the many troubling aspects is that MAGA policies are only making it worse for these voters. Where do they turn when tariffs lead to inflation, tax cuts for the wealthy generate even more debt, and the economy goes south as immigrant workers get deported (or flee)?
Well we saw what happened during the GFC. People got so desperate that they took a chance and voted in a black guy and more importantly a fresh face. It seems quaint now but it was a super radical move back then especially for places like the midwest. Came from a place of desperation. At the same time it also activated some of the worst among us.
So we will probably see more of the same. There will be a hard swing to the left + more radicalism in response. This is the best we could hope for I think.
This is already happening, and don't forget the government shutdown which will cause these folks to lose a lot of much needed benefits, all while Trump is tearing down the White House to build his now $300MM ballroom, all while house Republicans refuse to go to work while still collecting a paycheck. One thing is clear, Republicans, maga or not, hold all levels of power federally and it is clear that they are going out of their way to leave working Americans behind.
There are a elections coming up in a few weeks, maybe we'll get an idea of where the wind is blowing, especially in NJ and VA.
