Staff Reports
Salena Zito, a senior columnist for the Washington Examiner, boldly predicted that Donald Trump is on track to reclaim Pennsylvania in the upcoming election, citing the significant shift of working-class voters toward the Republican Party. In a state that has historically leaned Democratic, especially noted for its support of Joe Biden in 2020, it seems the coal miners and factory workers are trading their old blue jerseys for red hats.
In 2016, Trump managed to flip Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes, a feat that many thought was nearly impossible in a state filled with union loyalists. However, as Zito pointed out during her appearance on a recent episode of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, a transformation has taken place within both political parties. No longer is the heartland of America in sync with the Democratic Party’s agenda; instead, those once solidly blue voters are now embracing the dignity of hard work that Trump and the GOP have championed. Apparently, the “party of the working class” may have lost its way as middle-class voters rediscover their roots on the right.
Attendees at Trump’s recent Butler rally, including Zito herself, were reminded of the stakes involved. This was no ordinary gathering; it was the first return to the site where an assassination attempt had been made against Trump. Here, amidst supporters, the former president led a moment of silence for Corey Comperatore, a community hero who was tragically killed at the previous rally. Such events are underscored by the bond Trump shares with blue-collar workers, a connection that the Democrats seem to overlook more often than not.
Pennsylvania working class left Democratic Party, moved to Trump: Salena Zito https://t.co/fE5mSXFE9k via @dcexaminer
— Nino Brodin (@Orgetorix) October 6, 2024
Zito emphasized that this election’s leadership won’t be dictated by the usual D.C. elite but rather by the hardworking everyday folks—cosmetologists, welders, mechanics, and firefighters—who embody the true spirit of America. It’s these voters who will determine the outcome, not those cozying up in luxury penthouses or sipping lattes in upscale cafes. The sheer disregard for the average American by coastal elites continues to alienate these voters, pushing them further into the arms of Trump and the GOP.
As the political landscape shifts, Trump’s message resonates louder than ever. The resurgence of working-class pride and the rejection of elite political narratives signal a potential seismic shift come November. Should the working class continue its migration to the Republican Party, Pennsylvania might just surprise the pundits yet again, reaffirming that hard work and honest values outweigh the empty promises of the left.
