By those terms, I mean not working people who identify with either of these categories, but the elitists who control the political process.
Conservatism is an employers' ideology.
The interests of employers and of employees are exactly opposite to each other. Anything that raises the standard of living of employees also raises the cost of labor, and this reduces the profits of employers. This powerful reality is the key to understanding politics. Let employers weaken or eliminate safety and health on the job. Stop state-sponsored health insurance.