The Gray Area with Sean Illing What a post-Trump Republican Party might look like
Jul 16, 2020
Oren Cass, founder of American Compass and former domestic policy director for Mitt Romney’s campaign, dives into the future of the Republican Party after Trump. He critiques the obsession with tax cuts and market fundamentalism, advocating for policies that prioritize family stability and community well-being. Cass emphasizes the importance of production over consumption, discusses the interplay between economy and culture, and proposes innovative ideas like wage subsidies for low-income workers. His vision seeks to reshape conservatism to prevent the rise of tumultuous political figures.
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The Cosby Show Actor
- Cass recounts the "job shaming" controversy of a Cosby Show actor bagging groceries.
- The public outrage highlighted the shared belief that all jobs providing for families should be honored.
Status and Power
- Klein argues that status, often tied to high-paying professions, influences career choices.
- He suggests that misallocated status stems from misallocated power and market rewards.
Elites and Coalitions
- Oren Cass believes a society will always have elites.
- He wants to focus on their ideas and the coalitions they build upon to drive societal change.
