The Psychological Wage of Whiteness: Why Poor White Voters Keep Voting Against Themselves
Introduction One of the most perplexing—and painful—realities of American politics is the consistent tendency of many poor and working-class white voters to support politicians and policies that ultimately harm their own material well-being. Despite rising costs, disappearing social programs, and worsening economic inequality, they continue to back figures like Donald Trump and other MAGA-aligned politicians. […]