For decades, the Democratic Party prided itself on being the voice of the working class, especially among minority voters. Yet, if the 2024 election taught us anything, it’s that this isn’t the party of the little guy anymore. Latino, Black, and Asian American voters—once reliably Democratic—are peeling off in numbers big enough to tip the scales in favor of Republicans. The question isn’t just why these voters left; it’s whether Democrats can convince them to come back.
The Party of Labor, No More?
This didn’t happen overnight. Democrats stopped being the working-class party a long time ago. Sure, they still talk about raising the minimum wage and affordable housing, but these promises don’t resonate anymore. Why? Because people don’t trust them to deliver.
Take Daniel Trujillo, a barbershop owner in East Las Vegas highlighted by the New…
