The problem with the Inflation Reduction Act was that it was an awkward compromise between neoliberal, market-based policy and government intervention, asking affluent consumers to lead the transition.
Few Americans seem concerned about the Inflation Reduction Act, as polling reveals only 24 percent of voters felt it had positively affected them, while 19 percent reported negative impacts.
For Democrats to win voters with climate policies, they need to integrate immediate benefits for the working class into their agenda, effectively creating green economic populism.
Even under Trump, progressives can build momentum around a green economic agenda in local spheres by focusing on directly addressing the cost-of-living crisis.
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