Democratsworking-class hole, Zohran vs. NYC freelancers and other commentary

“It’s not exactly news that Democrats have a yawning working-class hole in their coalition,” snarks The Liberal Patriot’s Ruy Teixeira.A New York Times/Siena poll found white college voters “say they’ll vote Democratic in 2026 by 16 points, while white working-class voters favor the Republicans by 34 points.”The poll found a “similarly-sized class gap” on President Trump’s approval/disapproval.Despite talking “about the need to reach working-class voters,” Dems increasingly represent the “priorities” of educated professionals.Their play for “white college-grad” votes “might well work in the 2026 House elections, where their odds of taking enough seats to shift control look good.” But those “white college voters” may not be enough for Democrats to retake the Senate.

“Or succeed in 2028.”“One of Zohran Mamdani’s most harmful proposals is getting the least attention: his plan to restrict ‘gig’ work” by wrapping it “in so much red tape, it’ll be significantly harder for New Yorkers to work for themselves or get side income,” warns Jonathan Wolfson at RealClearPolitics. “At least 20% of working New Yorkers find gigs through apps,” and “studies find these entrepreneurs are pleased with their choice to freelance.” But critics like Mamdani “want to put government in the driver’s seat of employment.” California passed a law in 2019 “attacking independent work,” and “to this day ..

.Californians have fewer of the jobs they want and need.” “Freelance work has transformed New York City’s economy,” but “Zohran Mamdani’s ideas could put it all at risk — and every New Yorker should be worried.” Subscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter! Please provide a valid email.

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