Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women? - The Nevada Independent

Everyone Wants to Win Working-Class Voters. But Have They Realized Many Are Women?

This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza can quickly rattle off prices from the grocery store in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, where she grew up. A couple of months ago, a pound of ground beef was going for about $13, a tomato was $1.50 and “a freaking cucumber was like $3.”  She knows because she’s …

The hidden face of the working class both parties keep forgetting

Congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza can quickly rattle off prices from the grocery store in the small town of Eloy, Arizona, where she grew up. A couple of months ago, a pound of ground beef was going for about $13, a tomato was $1.50 and “a freaking cucumber was like $3.” This story was originally reported by Chabeli Carrazana of The 19th. Meet Chabeli and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.She knows because she’s a …

Everyone wants to win working-class voters. But have they realized many are women? - The Nevada Independent

Working-class people, and especially women, have rarely had a seat at the political table, though they make up nearly half of working-class voters. After Democrats fumbled their advantage by misunderstanding what resonated with working-class voters, they see an opening this midterm cycle.