Populism is having a defining moment again, though it never really went away. This approach to politics surged after Donald Trump made his appearance on the stage in 2015, along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the Democratic primaries. The two candidacies helped to reshape both parties a decade ago, and this populist trend remains at the center of American politics. Everyone claims to be against “the system.” Everyone insists they are fighting “the elites.” And very few people seem interested in explaining what comes after the anger has spent itself.
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