You've summed it up pretty well, Marty. EXCEPT about the Democrats. Their Policy was (If I recollect correctly Don Chips " Keep the Bastards Honest") Democrats attracted the Trendy Suburban Upper Middle class types I feel. A bit like the People who later voted green.
IF you follow the MONEY trail It's pretty clear who looks after the TOP end of Town almost exclusively.. The same people who run the Media. . AS a Business Model "Serving the Rich" must pay better .
THEY can show Gratitude and reward you better than the People who are short of Money AND struggling. Nev