Some see Donald Trump's win in 2016 as a populist wave in which _______voters in the Midwest, many left behind by technological change and globalization, demanded attention.

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The best choice is A because there were many reports and analyses after the 2016 election that pointed to the white working class in the Midwest as a key factor in Trump's victory. These voters, who had traditionally voted Democratic, were seen as feeling left behind by technological change and globalization, and Trump's promises to bring back jobs and protect American workers resonated with them. There was not as much evidence or analysis focused on black working class or female voters in this context.

Some See Donald Trump's Win in 2016 as a Populist