During the 2016 DNC, Senator Schumer believed losing blue-collar Democrats would be offset by suburban Republicans, but the election revealed the wider disconnect with working-class voters.
Trump's victory showed the influence of right-wing populism propelled by working-class discontent, contradicting the assumption that educated voters would dominate the election.
A significant Gallup poll indicated that 63% of respondents felt the economy was worsening, highlighting ongoing dissatisfaction amongst voters despite a booming stock market.
Kamala Harris's speech at the DNC underscored the urgency for Democrats to reconnect with working-class concerns, especially as Biden faced declining approval ratings.
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