“Clinton’s victory in 1992 probably had more to do with the recession of 1990–1991, & by ’96 he enjoyed the advantage of incumbency with falling unemployment,” while “poor people and minorities were among the most harmed by Clinton’s politics of moderation.” @danielle-wiggins.bsky.social explains:
Jesse Jackson’s campaigns point the way.Danielle Wiggins responds in a forum on “How Not to Defeat Authoritarianism.”www.bostonreview.netStephen RobinsonI voted for the first time in 1992 so it annoys me when pundits like Yglesias urge a Clinton/Gore model for success. First off, while Clinton/Gore were more conservative on some key issues than Dukakis (death penalty, welfare) they didn't openly promote regressive views on culture.