Well, he’s trying to appeal to a large segment of middle class voters who feel just that way - that the poor and rich have no real problems under our current system and the middle class is getting screwed. His problem is that he is relying on the MSM not to twist his message...and we all know how well that works.
I’m poor and I want the middle and upper class to prosper because that creates opportunity for me to prosper. Contrary to popular belief, not all us poor folks want government to take care of us.
An example. My neighbor who is much better off than I am says he would like to buy some of my scenic photography prints for his other house but can’t afford it right now because heat and electricity come first.
In context, I’m agreeing. The welfare folks get their help with the systems in place, while middle class folks make sacrifices to pay for both their family’s upkeep and that of the poor. Add to that, many of us are taking care of family members who are down on their luck. A Middle class revival will lift everyone.
The haters on both side will find vindication of their prejudices here, though.