Reagan Sold Your Future, Trump Will Too

Two generations ago, many white working-class Democrats bought into Ronald Reagan's promise of a better nation. Eager for "morning in America" -- and swayed by fear that advances for black people would come at their expense -- they didn't see that the shadow of a long sunset was creeping over their lives.

Because the GOP had another, darker agenda. One that didn't include them.

Reagan Democrats were left with a president who blamed and criticized people of color, while billionaires got to enjoy a president who helped them grab the lion's share of America's wealth.  Read more.

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