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How Minority Rule Threatens Democracy

Fresh Air

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Republican Tactics and Trump's Adoption of Minority Rule Ideology

Exploring the shift in Republican strategies post-2010 elections towards voter suppression and gerrymandering, leading to the radicalization of the party. Examining Pat Buchanan's influence on advocating for minority rule and Trump's adoption of his controversial policies, such as building a border wall and restricting immigration. Reflecting on how cultural war issues were introduced into the Republican agenda and the connection between the party's evolution and Trump's embrace of divisive rhetoric.

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