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Class, race, gender, and the 2024 election – Niskanen

Americans are now voting by class more than race.

Can Democrats rebuild working-class support? Part of the answer depends on whether Republicans running the government deliver for the ‘bottom 50 percent’ on economic issues. For example, will the next Congress consider raising the minimum wage – and how might that debate take shape?

CCSE work on the minimum wage:

Senate minimum wage bills make bipartisan compromise possible – Washington Examiner

One way to make living easier in Virginia – letter to WaPost

Yes, raise the minimum wage, but don’t stop there – op-ed

Analysis: Considerations on Raising the U.S. Minimum Wage To Help Workers and Families While Minimizing Negative Impacts


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