The DSA’s dumbed-down definition of working class is designed to deceive

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Before Graham Platner was forced to bail from his Maine Senate bid over multiple allegations of domestic violence and sexual abuse, the silver spoon “democratic” socialist said something dumb enough that it should have proven as disqualifying as the Nazi tattoo.

“My definition of working class these days is essentially anybody who makes money from wages,” Platner said. “If you work for a living and you go out and put in hours and you pay taxes just like everyone else, I think that’s quite fair.”

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