Can a Progressive Case Be Made for Amazon HQ2?
“The conventional wisdom on the left has it that Amazon’s arrival will do little or nothing to help low-income people, but many who would fall into that category don’t seem to share the sentiment. A new poll from Siena College is only the most recent indicator, revealing that blacks and Hispanics favor Amazon’s arrival in Queens by a margin of nearly 20 to 30 points over whites. Those making less than $50,000 favor the move nearly to the same extent that those who would benefit most — those making more than $100,000.”