Tag Archives: populism

Shoe Populism

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Lee

McCain wears Salvatore Ferragamo? Cindy’s doing no doubt. The poster adds contemptuously: “But that’s what regular guys do right?” This might be the first time footwear symbolism was injected into a presidential campaign since, you know. Come to think of … Continue reading →

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Retreat to the Fringe

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Lee

Social conservatives and particularly crypto-socialist social conservatives (or “populists” if you prefer), are inevitably going to be a minority faction within the GOP. But to their great credit they themselves recognize this. The implications of that self-awareness are dire for … Continue reading →

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A John Edwards Rally?

Posted on January 15, 2008 by ChrisB

The rhetoric is certainly heating up in this race. Just look at this speech from populist John Edwards: For those of us for whom summer is not a verb, for those of us who didn’t go to fancy boarding schools … Continue reading →

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