The GOP pushed away populism. Now populism may knock it down

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Populism has spent years knocking on the door of the Republican Party. Next week, it may knock the door off its hinges—or burn down the house.

How did we get to the point where Donald Trump — barely a Republican — leads every poll in every early state and his most viable challenger is Ted Cruz, the most hated lawmaker among the GOP elite?

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