Patricia Roberts-Miller is the author of ‘Demagoguery and Democracy.’ The University of Texas at Austin professor of rhetoric breaks downs how demagogues succeed in destabilizing societies—and what that means for the United States.
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Nevada’s Confusing, Ever-Shifting Vote-Counting Process
The use of a ‘tool’ rather than an app has not calmed fears of another bungled caucus night.
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The Culinary Union Goes After Sanders in Nevada
An unusual attack on a pro-labor candidate is all about Medicare for All.
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New Hampshire Rap-Up
Bernie’s authentic; Amy’s empathetic; Mayor Pete’s synthetic; Old Joe’s pathetic. I got no rhyme for Warren (or optimism for her prospects) but admiration nonetheless.
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New Hampshire Primary: Live Updates
A Twitter List by theprospect Tonight, the first Democratic presidential primary kicks off in New Hampshire, and you can follow the thoughts and musings of the Prospect‘s writers in real time. Below we have assembled a Twitter list of our staff, who will be commenting live as votes are tallied. Get insights from our team: A Twitter List […]
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Fearful (and False) Symmetry
A Sanders-Trump election would not be a face-off between left and right, but
between democracy and incipient fascism.
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Austerity Pete
Buttigieg settles on deficit hawkery as a closing argument in New Hampshire. It’s hard to think of a school of political thought with less credibility and less popularity.
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‘The Squad’ Defines Its Place in the Movement
In a talk at Howard University, the four dynamic leaders discuss de-centering the role of leaders.
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Deval Patrick Goes North to New Hampshire—but Can His Campaign Go Anyplace but South?
Why this former two-term Massachusetts governor is running for president is anyone’s guess.
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Why Pete Buttigieg Isn’t Carrying the Queer Vote
LGBTQ voters are well to Mayor Pete’s left.
