The article discusses the significant economic impact of manufacturing job losses, highlighting the multiplier effect where one job loss leads to further losses in related sectors. The author reflects on personal experiences with job losses due to NAFTA, stressing that Democrats’ focus has shifted away from the concerns of the working class towards more educated professionals. This disillusionment has led to a notable shift in voter allegiance, particularly among Latino and Black working-class communities, who feel abandoned by the party.
When a factory closes 100 jobs, it kills 844 total. Every manufacturing job creates 7.4 additional jobs—machine shops, truckers, diners, suppliers. Simply put, losing jobs in manufacturing has a massive ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate layoffs, affecting entire communities and industries.
Far too many Democrats look at this carnage and shrug. They’d rather fund another war than rebuild a factory. They’d rather bail out banks than build anything. This reflects a deep disconnection with the working-class voters who feel left behind by the party's shift towards the interests of college-educated professionals.
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