Dem Sen. Chris Murphy rebukes left for mocking 'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer Oliver Anthony
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Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy on Friday urged liberals not to mock singer Oliver Anthony but instead ask those who identify with his music to join the left.
"I saw it somewhat differently, and I think so did many people outside of the political establishment," wrote Murphy, a progressive Democrat. "For instance, probe the positive replies on social media to the song, and you won’t just find rural white conservatives, but urban young black men too. Anthony’s lyrics don’t add much color to what he considers this "new world" to be, but the viral reaction to the song suggests most people have a pretty good idea what he’s referencing." Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.
Anthony's song is a lament for the working class he characterizes as kicked around too long. He sings in "Rich Men" about working "overtime hours for bulls--- pay," high taxation, substance abuse, the suicide epidemic and other social ills.
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