The rise of American authoritarianism A niche group of political scientists may have uncovered what's driving Donald Trump's ascent. What they found has implications that go well beyond 2016. by Amanda Taub on March 1, 2016 Gage Skidmore, Photoillustration:...
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The rise of American authoritarianism A niche group of political scientists may have uncovered what's driving Donald Trump's ascent. What they found has implications that go well beyond 2016. by Amanda Taub on March 1, 2016 Gage Skidmore, Photoillustration: Javier Zarracina/Vox The American media, over the past year, has been trying to work out something of a mystery: Why is the Republican electorate supporting a far-right, orange-toned populist with no real political experience, who espouses extreme and often bizarre views? How has Donald Trump, seemingly out of nowhere, suddenly become so popular? http://www.vox.com/2016/3/1/11127424/trump-authoritarianism 3/3/16, 9:06 AM Page 1 of 50
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