The author of ‘Free and Equal’ reflects on the failure of the center-left and the rise of right-wing populism and Trump.
Robert Kuttner
Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect, and professor at Brandeis University’s Heller School. His latest book is Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America. Follow Bob at his site, robertkuttner.com, and on Twitter.
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Quirks of Right-Wing Populism
Today on TAP: Far-right populists do share some things with the left. But boss rule Trumps them all.
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The Bulls in Trump’s China Shop
Today on TAP: His China policy nominees are a relative oasis of competence, with a mix of sensible policy ideas and outlandish ones.
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Trump’s Worst Enemy
Today on TAP: His clumsy attempts at autocracy are already backfiring as Senate Republicans refuse to name Trump’s choice, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, as majority leader.
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Resistance 2.0
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Who Will Lead the Democratic Party?
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Get Ready for Trump-flation
Trump won the election in part because of a backlash against consumer price inflation on Biden’s watch. Several Trump policies will make inflation much worse.
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Will the Trumpers Mess With the Ballot Counting?
They will surely try. Whether they succeed will depend on the vigilance of the Justice Department and other law enforcement agencies.
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A Very Long Election Night
Today on TAP: If you are planning to be at a watch party, expect to stay until at least Friday.
