Populism: a simple definition By Daniel Sagarna

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Populism: a simple definition By Daniel Sagarna What is it? Loosely defined political ideology What is it? Loosely defined political ideology Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. What is it? Loosely defined political ideology Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Does not associate with either left or right What is it? Loosely defined political ideology Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Does not associate with either left or right Traverses political boundaries How does it work? Back to the definition… political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. How does it work? Back to the definition… political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Populist tactics: How does it work? Back to the definition… political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Populist tactics: championing the common person How does it work? Back to the definition… political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Populist tactics: championing the common person Elaborating on/creating a class divide How does it work? Back to the definition… political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite. Populist tactics: championing the common person Elaborating on/creating a class divide Favorable contrast with a real/perceived elite establishment How does it work? Continued Uses nationalist tactics as well Ie. going back to the good old days Quick video that discusses populism in broad terms... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRZURSFV9hk Where can we find Populism? Do not need to look far to find a great example of a populist... Where can we find Populism? Do not need to look far to find a great example of a populist…