The article discusses the contradiction within the left and the Democratic Party regarding their relationship with wealth and oligarchy. While figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticize oligarchs during their tours, the Democratic Party has increasingly become the party of the wealthy, relying on affluent donors who prioritize cultural issues over economic concerns.
A recent New Yorker photo spread of elite cultural figures, including Huma Abedin and Alex Soros, highlights this disconnect; they appear out of touch with the realities facing ordinary Americans. Wealthy individuals now tend to vote for Democrats, shifting from traditionally Republican support, as they largely remain insulated from economic hardships.
Democratic priorities have pivoted toward extreme cultural issues like transgender rights and open borders, mainly due to affluent donors who face no real-world consequences for their positions. This leads to cognitive dissonance when Democratic leaders, despite their reliance on wealthy donations, lament the influence of oligarchs on politics.
Critics argue that the Democratic Party’s wealth-shaming rhetoric isn’t resonating with voters, particularly as many Americans admire wealth, finding it fascinating rather than purely problematic. The article concludes by questioning whether the Democratic Party will recognize and address its alignment with elite interests rather than the working class it once represented.
