Politics of Anger: Low Wages and the Rise of Populism

The video discusses stagnant household income trends and their impact on political populism, highlighting the economic perceptions of Trump and Clinton supporters. It examines the strategies of both campaigns, focusing on economic messaging and tax policies. The video also explores voter enthusiasm and its influence on election outcomes.

What recent change was observed in median household income?

• A decrease of 2.5%

• No change

• An increase of 5.2%

• A decrease of 5.2%

How do Trump supporters generally feel about the country's progress over the last 50 years?

• They are unsure about the country's progress

• They think there has been no change

• They feel the country is worse off

• They believe the country is better off

What is a key focus of the Clinton campaign according to the transcript?

• Promoting a revolution in U.S. policy

• Emphasizing the country's strength and income growth

• Focusing on reducing globalization

• Highlighting the country's economic decline

How does Trump's tax policy differ from Clinton's in terms of impact on the top 1%?

• Both have no impact on the top 1%

• Clinton decreases taxes on the top 1%

• Trump increases taxes on the top 1%

• Trump decreases taxes on the top 1%

What is a significant factor in voter turnout according to the transcript?

• The enthusiasm gap between supporters

• The number of debates

• The number of campaign ads

• The weather on election day