Post on 20-Mar-2017
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Why the White Lower-Middle Class Loves Trump
Many criticize that Trump’s supporters tend to be less
educated, less well-off, and white.
It shouldn’t be a surprise, though. While the focus of
other candidates has been on other groups, Trump has
spoken to this one.
This is the underlying reason why Trump has been leading
polls.
Here are 6 reasons that explain why this demographic has
flocked to him…
Reason #1Trump addresses their
major issue
The defining issue of this generation is the collapse in the standard of living of the middle
and lower-middle classes.
The problem with the Republicans is that they have
not noticed that.
This is part of what brought Trump to where he is today.
Reason #2He speaks their
language
Trump maneuvered himself into the position of a man who
thinks and feels like the lower-middle class.
He shows that they are not invisible to him—not because
he speaks to them, but because he speaks like them.
Even his debating style—pugnacious, insulting,
unapologetic—is not so different from the lower-middle
class style of arguing.
Reason #3He’s rich
The Democratic fantasy of class jealousy doesn’t work where
Trump is concerned.
Trump is perceived, rightly or wrongly, to have earned his
wealth—not stolen it through financial trickery.
As a result, the lower-middle class admires his wealth.
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Reason #4Trump has built a real
business
The claim that he built things is essential to a class who sees
construction as real business… and hedge funds as legalized
fraud.
The bottom half of society is hurting, and Trump is not seen
as one of those who helped bring the pain.
Reason #5He’s never run for office
The political class is the problem, not the solution, to
this demographic.
So the fact that Trump is not a career politician is a powerful
factor in his favor.
Reason #6Trump isn’t afraid to go
too far
Finally, he says the things they all think but are no longer
permitted to say.
He is perceived as a tough guy who is willing to lie, insult, or
threaten to get his way.
From the lower-middle class point of view, nothing else will
get them the solutions they need.
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