Ok Billionaire: Why Do the Opinions of 600 Americans Get So Much Airtime? (2019)
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- #Billionaires
- #Political Discourse
- Billionaires, a tiny group of 600 in the U.S., receive disproportionate media attention despite their self-pity over potential wealth redistribution.
- The influence of billionaires and conservative white male pundits skews political discourse, often prioritizing their opinions over those of marginalized groups.
- Media outlets amplify billionaire and conservative voices, framing their concerns as critical while ignoring progressive policies supported by many, including millionaires.
- The concept of 'likability' in politics is criticized as sexist, disproportionately applied to female candidates like Elizabeth Warren while male candidates face less scrutiny.
- Democratic strategy debates often focus on appealing to conservative-leaning voters rather than energizing the progressive base, despite demographic shifts favoring progressive policies.
- The Republican Party's reliance on older white voters contrasts with the growing diversity of the Democratic electorate, signaling potential long-term political shifts.