Former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley criticizes the Democratic Party's approach to working-class voters following Trump's election victory. House Majority PAC creates a $50 million fund to win back working-class voters with support from Democratic billionaires. The PAC targets specific races and aims to invest in recruitment, research, and programming to regain support among working-class voters.
Key Points
House Majority PAC creates a $50 million fund to appeal to working-class voters
Donations from Democratic billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer support the cause
Targeting roughly a dozen specific races to regain support among working-class voters
Focus on multi-racial group of working-class voters to strengthen Democratic Party's position
Pros
Strategic investments in recruitment, research, and programming to win back working-class voters
Targeting specific races to focus efforts and resources effectively
Cons
Criticism from Sen. Bernie Sanders and others for the Democratic Party's shift away from working-class voters