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Cas Mudde is a Dutch political scientist who focuses on political extremism and populism in Europe and the United States. His research includes the areas of political parties, extremism, democracy, civil society, and European politics. Mudde identifies himself as a political leftist. .. more
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Reposted by Jan W. Mueller
So much innovative work remains to be done on this!
In fact, I am very skeptical they will be more satisfied once the new system is in place for a few elections.
In our system, it could mean the end of the two party system. Neither party can represent the pro-democracy majority. It's time for something new.
Parties cave regularly in coalition talks in “functional” party systems. Often they are punished, at least somewhat, sometimes not at all.
The current caving of Democratic Senators will also have no systemic consequences.
Reposted by Cas Mudde, Will Jennings
So much to unpack here...
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
Reposted by Cas Mudde, Joe R. Feagin
In our system, it could mean the end of the two party system. Neither party can represent the pro-democracy majority. It's time for something new.