Understanding Autocratic Breakthrough

Autocratic breakthrough refers to a situation in which a political party consolidates power through manipulative rules and practices to maintain its position indefinitely. A recent example includes changes made by Speaker Mike Johnson in the House of Representatives that make it significantly harder to remove him from his role. This reflects a broader trend of encroaching authoritarianism in which existing power structures are fortified through administrative controls rather than through the electoral process. Observers note that this tactic aims to centralize power and limit democratic recourse, suggesting a worrying trajectory for governance.