Working Class Voters in Philadelphia Shift Right

Philadelphia Inquirer: “The trend was consistent across racial groups, though it was most pronounced in majority-Latino neighborhoods. In two North Philadelphia political wards — including the one where Lopez lives — Biden in 2020 performed worse in nearly every voting division than Clinton did in 2016.”

“In some areas, voters increasingly cast ballots for Trump. In others, Democratic vote totals declined because turnout did — fewer people showing up in blue strongholds is effectively a gain for Republicans.”

“Turnout in Philadelphia has been a perennial concern for Democrats. Some blame ideological divisions within the party, and others point to the Democratic City Committee and the state party, which are responsible for driving turnout in every election cycle but have been criticized as ineffective.”