(DailyEmailNews.com) – Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign is facing a major crisis as she struggles to connect with working-class voters in crucial Midwest battleground states, particularly in Michigan.
The Democrat’s inability to resonate with blue-collar Americans spells disaster for her party in November.
Harris’ troubles are evident after the International Brotherhood of Teamsters took the bombshell decision not to endorse a presidential candidate for the first time in decades.
As the union supported Joe Biden back in 2020, this unprecedented move signals that union support is drifting away from the Democrat Party.
Adding fuel to the fire, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien made a surprising appearance at the Republican National Convention, and the union even donated to Republican Senator Josh Hawley.
Internal polling also reveals an alarming trend for the Harris campaign. A significant portion of Teamsters members are backing GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, even if some local chapters and caucuses still support Harris.
This divide within the union membership reflects the broader challenge Harris faces in winning over working-class voters who once supported the Democrat Party.
The numbers paint a grim picture for Harris. Recent polls show her losing non-college-educated voters by a staggering 12 points, a significant drop from Biden’s 8-point loss in 2020.
This widening gap threatens to derail the Democrats’ hopes of retaining the White House.
While Harris has made some progress in closing the “trust gap” on economic issues with the overall electorate, her gains are mainly among professional-class voters.
Additionally, the working-class Americans who helped Trump win in 2016 doubt Harris’ ability to address their concerns.
Critics argue that Harris’ economic message, which focuses on the “care economy,” fails to resonate with blue-collar workers in the industrial heartland.
This shift away from the industrial policies that were central to Biden’s 2020 campaign has left many Midwest Democrats worried about their party’s prospects in November.
As the election draws near, it is clear that Harris’ liberal credentials are pushing working-class voters away from her campaign.
However, conservatives might see this as a perfect opportunity. Her failure to recalibrate her campaign could result in a devastating loss for Democrats and a triumphant return to power for Trump and the America First agenda.
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