Populists tend to deny the legitimacy of established parties, attacking them as undemocratic and even unpatriotic. They tell voters that the existing system is not really a democracy but instead has been hijacked, corrupted, or rigged by the elite. And they promise to bury that elite and return power to the people.
Populist movements often reject the authority of traditional political parties, labeling them as undemocratic and unpatriotic. They assert that the current political system does not reflect true democratic values and is instead manipulated by a corrupt elite. This narrative is designed to resonate with voters who feel disenfranchised or marginalized by the existing order.
By claiming that the political landscape has been compromised, populists position themselves as champions of the common...
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