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Tag: Donald Trump

Media Reporting

17th October 2020 Hugh Winter American Politics, Politics

People who want to know more about a contentious issue might naturally expect to find answers in the media – but any issue can be looked at from different viewpoints, […]

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Leave a comment Donald Trump, election 2020, Joe Biden, media reporting, town hall debates

Resisting Authoritarian Populism

2nd December 2016 HughWinter British Politics, Europe

Donald Trump was elected on a wave of anti-establishment resentment, in what has been called ‘authoritarian populism’.  This phenomenon is also growing in Europe, so it is important to understand […]

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3 Comments alt-right, authoritarian populism, Donald Trump, far right, populism, representation

Angry American Voters

3rd August 2016 HughWinter American Politics, immigration, inequality

The 2016 American primary elections have revealed considerable popular discontent and resentment towards the political class.  Both Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump got lots of support from angry anti-establishment voters.  […]

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3 Comments Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Money in Politics, populism, protectionism, tax, voter anger

Populism

3rd March 2016 HughWinter American Politics, British Politics, economics, Europe, immigration

Widespread public discontent is seen as an opportunity by populist politicians; they can amplify people’s concerns and promise change as a means of gaining support (and the power that goes with […]

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2 Comments American Election, Brexit, Donald Trump, populism, trade

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