Democrats' Struggle with Multi-Racial America
Both parties are struggling to make their policies appealing in a multi-racial America.
Graham Platner: A Fallen Hope
Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, once seemed like the answer to Democrats' electoral woes due to his biography and persona, which embodied blue collar machismo.
- He is a veteran with multiple combat tours.
- He works as an oysterman, giving his populism an air of authenticity.
Left-wing populism, not Trumpism, was supposed to be the real solution to the heartland's troubles.
However, Platner now embarrasses the liberals who once supported him, as online posts have revealed his declaration of being a communist and a zealous supporter of Antifa violence, as well as having a Totenkopf skull-and-crossbones tattoo, associated with the Nazis' paramilitary wing.
Author's summary: Democrats face challenges in multi-racial America.