JD Vance's Working-Class Pander.

This article discusses JD Vance's approach to working-class issues and his proposed policies. It highlights the historical bipartisan support for factory-worker welfare programs and protectionism. The article also mentions the influence of populism and the revival of Pat Buchanan's philosophy. It criticizes Vance's proposed $20 minimum wage and tariff and industrial policies, arguing that they may have unintended consequences and benefit lobbyists more than workers. The article questions the government's ability to balance opportunities for high-skilled and low-skilled workers better than the market. It also mentions the impact of technology and globalization on U.S. manufacturing towns. The article concludes by discussing Vance's portrayal of the working class in his book "Hillbilly Elegy" and his stance on overseas wars. It suggests that the 2024 election will be determined by voters' perceptions and feelings rather than policy discussions. [Extracted from the article]