Elements of Ivory Coast’s tumultuous political past following its autonomy from France have threatened the nation’s attempts at democracy yet again. Ivory Coast secured its independence in 1960, and …
Populism, Democrat Strategy, and the Definition of Insanity
As the 2020 election winds down and the Democratic Party has, by all reputable accounts, been confirmed as the victor, Op-Eds across the internet have been released mourning the death of the projected …
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A Certain Majority
One of the specific criteria of populist leaders according to Jan-Werner Müller is antipluralism. He writes, “[Populists] claim that they and they alone represent the people.” [1] Instead of …
Why Unpopular Politicians Win Elections: Lessons from Kentucky
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is one of the least popular politicians in the nation— and that’s not just a matter of opinion. According to a 2019 Morning Consult survey, McConnell …
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Donald the Lame-Duck President
The Donald is officially a lame duck. That’s all folks! Or is it…. On November 9th, not even one week after the general election that eventually quashed his chances of a second term, the president …
Trump’s Attacks on American Democracy: The Lead-Up to the 2020 Election
President Donald Trump, in his efforts to retain the Presidency of the United States for a second term, has engaged in many behaviors in the past few months that undermine the very basis of …
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