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America's central problem is class not race

A dash less contempt for those with less education, plainer speech and more traditional views might be a way to start bridging the empathy gap that has pushed voters towards Donald Trump.

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Race is often a central issue in American political life. But, as the 2020 presidential election has just shown us, class is a topic that matters just as much, perhaps even more, at least in terms of votes.

Joe Biden meets workers at an aluminium foundry in Manitowoc, Wisconsin during the election campaign. AP

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