When you consider that America is a majority middle-class and -lower country, it’s remarkable that the Republican Party wins as often as it does. Actually, such stubborn viability is a function of a simplistic strategy, one that isn’t dependent on campaign logarithms and demographics.
Call it Sophistry 101. Disingenuously stake out and own the moral high grounds of “freedom,” “patriotism,” “God,” “work ethic,” “accountability,” “exceptionalism” and “Founding Fathers.” Anybody against any of that? Then directly and indirectly demonize those relegated to the other “side” of such unassailably iconic references. Thanks again, Fox shillmeisters. Then hope there are enough gullible, clueless voters in the middle to complement your acolytes. Works too often.