NYT Op-Ed: ‘The Elites Had It coming’ | CNN Politics

NYT Op-Ed: ‘The Elites Had It coming’

By Amelia Burns, CNN

Published 11:07 AM EST, Sat November 16, 2024

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NYT Op-Ed: 'The Elites Had It coming'

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Thomas Frank, author of "What's The Matter With Kansas," accurately predicted 20 years ago that the rise of culture wars would move white, working-class voters towards right-wing movements and leaders. Frank joins CNN's Michael Smerconish to discuss the parallels between his prediction and the 2024 presidential election.

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