An analysis published by Real Clear Politics argues that three Democratic “working class” candidates—Zohran Mamdani, Graham Platner, and Abdul El-Sayed—do not draw support from the typical electorate implied by that branding. The piece says data associated with these candidates’ bases indicates that their support comes disproportionately from Democrats who are more highly educated and have higher incomes than is common among lower-income voters. The article frames this as a mismatch between campaign messaging and the demographic profile of voters who are most responsive to the candidates’ positioning. It does not dispute that the candidates describe themselves as aligned with working-class concerns, but it contends that the measurable support they receive skews toward more affluent, educated segments of the Democratic electorate. The conclusion is presented as a data-driven critique of the “working class” label as a political strategy rather than an assessment of policy outcomes. The report relies on the cited candidates’ audience and voter data to support its characterization of the group the branding reaches most effectively.