Populist Rulers Cannot Lose Elections
Populist rulers face a dilemma. Since they embody “the people” and realize “the will of the people,” they cannot lose elections. The people cannot vote against itself. My Independent Review article on “The Impossibility of Populism” explained this in more details. But here is a current illustration. Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazilian president, faces the same … Continue reading Populist Rulers Cannot Lose Elections
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