Teresa Ghilarducci & Rick McGahey argue that wage-led growth should form the foundation of a coherent vision for America.
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Jun 11, 2026
Teresa Ghilarducci
and Rick McGahey
Whereas Donald Trump has offered voters a clear and compelling narrative, Democrats have provided only vague aspirations and long lists of policies. To win over voters—rather than scrounging protest votes—they must articulate a compelling economic vision, with wage-led growth as its foundation.
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