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Redefining Working Class on the Campaign Trail | New York City News
Politicians are redefining “working class” to include anyone feeling economic pressure—even six-figure earners in pricey cities—fueling a new wave of campaign tactics centered on relatability. Candidates dig into humble pasts or odd jobs like bartending to connect with voters anxious about making ends meet, but critics call it “blue collar slumming,” questioning if they can authentically represent struggle without living it. As voting shifts toward shared economic fears, campaigns scramble to balance empathy with credibility—because pretending you get it might not cut it when the bills are…
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