Matt Taibbi

Rank 38 of 47

Score -67

Take a look at party affiliation by district, by income. The ratio has changed dramatically in the last 30 years, and it’s been a major factor in presidential races.
The chart below is from the previous congress - wealthier at the top, poorer at the bottom

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@BeLong22811414

46d

@CapoCastillo @mtaibbi And the idea that there is some sort of realignment where the Republican Party is now a working-class party is total horseshit too. The ONLY lasting realignment we've seen is that Bush-era Neocons are now in the Democratic Party (showing a shift to the right by the Dems).

6/13/2025, 2:50:30 PM

The statement and accompanying images engage in public discourse by discussing political realignment and its impact on voting patterns, which are significant public issues. The tone is analytical, aiming to provide insight into changes in party affiliation by income level and its effects on elections.

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