Picture the scenario. Automation replaces 40 percent of current jobs, including good tech jobs. The jobs leftover have more applicants then openings. Income drops. How do you think the ones who just lost their good paying job to a robot, and now facing prospect of a job with low pay is going to react to a socialist politician? Read how Hitler and Mao came to power. Economic conditions play a key role in their rise. Dems are going to use living wage as an issue, what will the GOP offer the worker?
The Descamisado or Shirtless Ones.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Descamisado
I repeat - what is your solution?
Free Health Care ?