Mid-terms Do Not Mean A Turn to the Right in Society November 7, 2014 | The significant gains made by Republicans in the mid-term elections, in particular taking control of the U.S. Senate, have caused alarm for working-class and progressive people across the country. The Republicans also solidified their control of the House of Representatives. Most shocking, however, was the re-election of a number of right-wing governors like Scott Walker in Wisconsin and Rick Snyder in Michigan who had presided over relentless attacks on the working class. But Republican gains cannot obscure the fact that the whole political establishment is discredited. This election showed frustration and disappointment with the Democrats – not support for Republicans. Before the election, one poll showed 70% supporting the idea of throwing out all incumbents. The gap between the frustration of working-class people and what´s on offer from reactionary Republicans and pro-corporate Democrats will inevitably force working people to find other ways to express their needs. We can expect struggles on a range of fronts. Tom Crean is a teacher activist in New York City and a member of Socialist Alternative’s Executive Committee. Full story … evergreenedigest.org/mid-terms-do-not-mean-turn-right-society
Posted on: Thu, 13 Nov 2014 19:02:05 +0000
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