Over the course of the last few weeks, we have paid particular attention to the “populist political style” as a way to d
Posted: Mon May 02, 2022 7:40 am
Over the course of the last few weeks, we have paid particular attention to the “populist
political style” as a way to determine whether or not a candidate is “performing populism”. Given
your understanding of the “populist political style” and the American political system, are Sen.
Bernie Sanders AND former President Donald Trump populists? Why? Why not?
1. Define the three components of the “populist political style.”
2. Briefly outline the behaviors associated with each of the three components of the “populist
political style” (i.e., How is each component “performed”?).
3. Apply insights from the above discussion to Sanders AND Trump (i.e., Are their behaviors
consistent with “performing populism”?).
4. Use the above to construct your argument as to whether Sanders and Trump are populists
(i.e., Are Sanders and Trump broadly “performing populism” Why? Why not?).
political style” as a way to determine whether or not a candidate is “performing populism”. Given
your understanding of the “populist political style” and the American political system, are Sen.
Bernie Sanders AND former President Donald Trump populists? Why? Why not?
1. Define the three components of the “populist political style.”
2. Briefly outline the behaviors associated with each of the three components of the “populist
political style” (i.e., How is each component “performed”?).
3. Apply insights from the above discussion to Sanders AND Trump (i.e., Are their behaviors
consistent with “performing populism”?).
4. Use the above to construct your argument as to whether Sanders and Trump are populists
(i.e., Are Sanders and Trump broadly “performing populism” Why? Why not?).