Rightwing populism is littered with broken promises. Its opponents need to make those failures count | Andy Beckett
Summary
Rightwing populists often promise to quickly fix big problems like immigration and government waste when they come to power. However, once in office, they usually deliver less than they promise or fail altogether, but this does not always hurt their popularity.Key Facts
- Rightwing populists promise fast, bold government action on issues like immigration and national renewal.
- Their actual performance in office is often worse or less effective than traditional politicians.
- Examples include President Trump’s incomplete tariff policies and unsuccessful Middle East efforts.
- Brexit increased bureaucracy rather than reducing it, opposing earlier populist promises.
- Populists tend to start many projects quickly but often leave them unfinished.
- They focus not only on policies but also on controlling public debate and gaining power.
- Some populist promises are vague and focus on principle rather than details, like deporting asylum seekers.
- Voter frustration with traditional governments may make messy populist rule seem more acceptable or attractive.
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