Right-Wing Populism and Moral Corrosion | Tim Miller & Richard Hanania

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Feb 13, 2023

A former Republican operative looks back on the party’s road to Trump, the failed efforts to stop his 2016 rise, and the personal compromises politics can demand. The conversation ranges from populist grievances, media upheaval, and the party’s response to January 6 to the 2024 field, Chris Christie’s missed opportunity, and whether the GOP has a way forward.

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Cruz vs. Trump

Some Republicans considered Ted Cruz a worse option than Trump in 2016.
They believed Cruz's lack of likeability hindered his potential.

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Self-Reflection in Politics

Tim Miller's book, "Why We Did It," is self-reflective, unlike many political books.
He attributes this to his freedom from needing future Republican employment.

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Trump's Corrosive Impact

Trump's moral corrosiveness was initially underestimated by many.
It led to the rise of QAnon, anti-vax sentiments, and election denial.

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