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America is still waiting for a true populist

5 mins | Jan 26, 2020
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The marginal voter wants universal healthcare and higher taxes, but also tighter borders. US election glory awaits whoever can unite the two sides of populism. Janan Ganesh, writing in the Financial Times, explains why marginal voters support the principle of universal health care and increased taxation but also favour restricted immigration. He argues that whoever can reconcile these seemingly opposed political views will be successful.

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