The invaluable Tom Edsell sheds light on the split in the Democratic party between areas (like Seattle) that have advanced industries and depend on trade, and the lagging areas that have turned to Trump. Not an easy gap to bridge, he argues, suggesting that the Bernie Sanders wing is sharply opposed to the regions that vote Democratic. One suggestion: make the trade negotiations more transparent and more weighted to the interests of the working class. Full of excellent insights and links to other studies.
Despite the success of Bernie Sanders, the party has actually become less receptive to populism.
NYTIMES.COM|BY THOMAS B. EDSALL