In America, less-educated, working-class citizens can swing either left or right

October 16th, 2008 by 90137

Francis Fukuyama's latest column in the Times calls to task the US political and economic policies of the past 30 years, and suggests that "Tax cuts feel good but do not necessarily stimulate growth or pay for themselves; Americans must be told honestly that they will have to pay their own way." Surprising words from a NeoCon to be certain, but more poignant and more precise was his observation about the US voting public and why some of us vote against our economic interests.

". . . in America, less-educated, working-class citizens can swing either left or right. This group of voters will decide next month's election. Will they tilt toward the more distant, Barack Obama, who more accurately reflects their economic interests? Or stick with people they can better identify with, John McCain and Sarah Palin? It took the economic crisis of 1929-31 to bring the Democrats to power. We may again have reached that point."

from The damage to Brand USA needs urgent repair

by Francis Fukuyama

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