Some people still think that this is the same country that elected Reagan
While this country is certainly “less white” than in 1980 (and this is very clear here in NJ), the problem for Dems is that many non-whites are tired of the economic stagnation as well. Even Welfarian gibsmedats aren’t thrilled about sacrificing their children to the street violence endemic in the ‘hoods; their lots in life have gotten worse as well.