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Maag and Malec for The Hill: Democrats must prioritize the workforce to win back the working class

  • July 26, 2024
  • Taylor Maag
  • Stuart Malec

By Taylor Maag and Stuart Malec

Amid America’s current news cycle, it can be hard to see past the daily barrage of political crises and focus on the underlying policy offerings of each campaign.

But with November rapidly approaching, policymakers — especially Democrats who hope to hold the presidency and win back control of the House — must not forget about the issues voters care about.

Our organization, the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), is looking closely at the issues that matter most to working-class Americans, a constituency once considered the bedrock of the Democratic Party that has been almost completely co-opted by Trump and the populist right.

Keep reading in The Hill.

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