Identity politics [View all]

Every election cycle, Democrats campaign on issues they believe voters care about, such as the economy, healthcare, and education. Meanwhile, Republicans often focus on identity politics, emphasizing topics like critical race theory, “wokeness,” , transgender and DEI. These issues frequently trigger strong emotional responses from voters, leading many to vote Republican. Afterward, both the media spin the narrative, claiming Democrats should abandon so-called “identity politics” and focus instead on the issues voters supposedly care about—like the economy.