The Rise and Fall—and Rise—of American Populism
The article says Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in a Democratic Senate primary and describes his campaign as focused on working people and billionaire influence.
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The article says Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in a Democratic Senate primary and describes his campaign as focused on working people and billionaire influence.
The article argues that economic discontent is fueling renewed populism, citing Democratic candidates and Trump-era political realignments. It presents populism as a response to class conflict, but says reformist campaigns within the major parties cannot deliver lasting change.
political figure whose promises and record the article links to changes in populist support
Trump's version of this story ↗politician the article says some disaffected Trump supporters are gravitating toward
congresswoman defeated by Talarico in a Democratic Senate primary
incumbent senator whom the article says Platner could pressure to retire
former president whose term is referenced in the discussion of inflation
Pennsylvania senator presented as an example of a politician who moved away from populism
congressional candidate cited as running a similar populist campaign
Senate candidate cited as running a similar populist campaign
former senator running again for his Ohio seat
Maine governor and Senate primary candidate
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congressional candidate cited as running a similar populist campaign
Senate candidate cited as running a similar populist campaign
former senator running again for his Ohio seat
Maine governor and Senate primary candidate
