Jan 13 2007
Suburban Populism
An Opening for the Democrats
By David Ignatius
Emanuel believes that the November election voiced a deep public frustration with Republican leadership and opened the way for what could be a long-term realignment, if the Democrats are smart. A key trend was what he calls “suburban populism.” Middle-class voters are angry because they feel that their standard of living — from education to health care to retirement — is under assault.