"Cable news veteran Chris Matthews returned to MSNBC on Wednesday and blasted Democrats for being smug elitists who have lost their appeal to working-class Americans and non-college-educated young voters. Instead, those Americans gravitated towards President Donald Trump, Matthews said during his appearance on Katy Tur Reports. The people that didn't go to college are voting for Trump. Why? Because the snobbery and attitude of Democratic politicians, Matthews said."
"He admitted he did not have the whole answer, but he gave some kudos to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) for removing the requirement that state officials have a four-year degree when he first took office in 2023. That's the first step you can make and say, We're all running for, we're all seeking office, here. It isn't just for college grads.'"
Democratic politicians are perceived as smug elitists who have lost appeal to working-class Americans and non-college-educated young voters, contributing to a shift toward Donald Trump. Voters without a four-year degree supported Trump more in 2024, with 56% backing him versus 51% in 2020. Trump's share of the youth vote rose to 46% in 2024, while Kamala Harris won 52% of voters aged 18–29. Removing formal four-year degree requirements for public office, as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro did in 2023, is presented as a step to broaden candidate accessibility beyond college graduates.
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