A coordinated push by Democratic doctors and scientists has delivered major electoral victories across the country, marking a sharp backlash against policies critics label as anti-health and anti-science. The surge in support follows years of reduced funding and instability in U.S. health and scientific systems, with Democrats emphasizing healthcare issues in campaigns. Voters appear to have rejected a political movement framed around health priorities, signaling a shift in priorities. The success has been dubbed the “Stem swing” and “revenge of the nerds” by the organizing group behind the wave of wins.
The wins for Democrats come after years of cuts and upheaval to US health and science infrastructureA political organizations behind a wave of Democratic doctors and scientists winning elections up and down the ballot is calling the stunning rebuke of Trumpism the “Stem swing” and “revenge of the nerds”.The wins come after years of cuts and upheaval to US health and science infrastructure, as Democrats spent big on health-related ads and as voters rejected the Make America Healthy Again (Maha) movement. Continue reading...
