How Long Can You Rely On Your Upbringing?

[KSigkid]

I heard this point on one of the radio shows, and I just wanted to get people's feelings on it. They were talking about one of the candidates (Biden, I think), and his referring to his lower-middle class upbringing. One of the hosts said (and, I'm paraphrasing) that, because he was so much older, and because he has been so successful in his life, he really couldn't bring up his upbringing anymore. The argument, I guess, is that he was so removed from that time in his life that he couldn't rely on it to say that he understands middle-class Americans, or that he understands the struggles.

My question then, to Greekchat Nation, is this: can you always trumpet your upbringing as part of your political platform, even if you've earned wealth in your adult life?

I would say yes; as I've noted on this board a few times, I didn't grow up with a lot of money. If I were at some point to run for office (not likely), I would definitely stress my background, no matter my wealth/financial status at the time of my campaign.