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20. Walter Huss and the History of Republican Radicalization, From the 1950s to Today – with Seth Cotlar

Is This Democracy

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The Magnetic Hold of Donald Trump on People's Affections

Seth Kotler: I'm guessing listeners can tell that we're probably both not exactly on the most optimistic end of the spectrum. But, you know, but there is, for example, when Donald Trump is calling for people to go out onto the streets to defend him, and you would cricket. That does seem to suggest the possibility that his magnetic hold on people's affections is connected to him being in positions of power and authority. And he thinks though, for some people, they perceive him as the only Republican who could win - which isn't true.

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