Is “working people” a US politics shibboleth?

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Yes, “working people” is a shibboleth in U.S. political discourse, particularly among progressive and labor-oriented politicians. It’s often used as a way to signal alignment with workers, unions, and the middle or lower class without explicitly saying “working class,” which can carry more rigid or ideological connotations.

• On the left, Democrats and labor advocates frequently use “working people” to emphasize economic struggles and the need for policies like higher wages, healthcare, and workers' rights. Figures like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and union leaders use it to frame their rhetoric around economic justice.

• On the right, populist conservatives sometimes use “working people” to position themselves against “elites” or “coastal liberals,” though they tend to favor phrases like “hardworking Americans” or “working families” to appeal to small business owners and rural voters.

• Why not “working class”? In the U.S., “working class” can sound more rigidly Marxist or European, so politicians who want to avoid class warfare rhetoric tend to say “working people” instead.

It’s a code word that signals economic populism but allows for broad interpretation–someone earning minimum wage and a skilled tradesperson making six figures could both fall under “working people.”