the majority of the country is most likely center-left and getting more and more liberal.

but these old ass white people turn out at a higher rate across elections at every level than any other demo. and instead of even just voting for the stat quo, now they vote along an agenda of restoration/regression just because they fear/despise transformation.

and they elect politicians that make it harder for other groups of people to vote, get fair representation and influence policy in their best interests. and we also get regressive lifetime judges that cement conservative legal rulings for at least a generation.