Why do politicians go populist? Because it’s easy

And like it or not, populism isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.

Ironically, the political phenomenon known as 'populism' isn’t all that popular. Or least, it’s not popular with many in the media, who typically associate it with the sometimes crude, sometimes bellicose, and sometimes coarse brand of populism as practiced by former U.S. president Donald Trump, writes Gerry Nicholls. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

March 18, 2021

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Ironically, the political phenomenon known as “populism" isn’t all that popular. Or least, it’s not popular with many in the media, who typically associate it with the sometimes crude, sometimes bellicose, and sometimes coarse brand of populism as practiced by former U.S. pre...

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