The first theory "has been endorsed by some excellent journalists and broadcasters, from Sam Quinones to HBO’s John Oliver", two die-hard liberals, and accordin

The first theory "has been endorsed by some excellent journalists and broadcasters, from Sam Quinones to HBO’s John Oliver", two die-hard liberals, and according to this article it does not make sense; the one that makes sense, though, is the one that says that people living in zones historically neglected by liberals (such as the Rust Belt) "feel more distressed and disconnected".