Pitchfork Populism
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Pitchfork Populism

Ten Political Forces That Shaped an Election and Continue to Change America

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Pitchfork Populism

Ten Political Forces That Shaped an Election and Continue to Change America

About this book

A veteran political analyst examines the forces that led to the rise of the current form of populism and considers their continuing influence on the future of American politics. What political, social, and cultural forces led to the election of President Donald Trump? Political analyst Bradford R. Kane explores ten dynamics of American politics and society that played a role in the 2016 presidential election and continue to exert an influence on current politics. The author examines both the present impact of the Trump presidency and the future trajectories of the trends that brought Trump to power. Some of these dynamics have deep historical roots, such as the cultural divide between those who define our national identity in terms of rugged individualism versus those who emphasize community collectivism. The author notes that these opposing viewpoints helped craft our national identity as far back as the 1700s. He also considers the effect of changing demographics, such as the trend that points to the emergence of a new majority composed of combined minority groups, which will have a profound effect on community relations and politics. Kane foresees a return to established policy processes and governing principles after the Trump presidency, as opposed to rule based on the president's personal interests. He anticipates greater empowerment of the electorate as more demographic groups are increasingly enfranchised. Kane also forecasts the potential impact of recent developments on the 2020 election and beyond. Other topics discussed are the role of the media, accountability, globalization, the future of bipartisanship, and more. This astute analysis by a veteran government insider will help Americans understand recent events and provides a roadmap for navigating the future political landscape.

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Table of contents

  1. Preface: The 2016 Wake-Up Call
  2. Introduction: The PolitiQuake That Is Reshaping American Politics
  3. Chapter 1. National Identity: The Expanding Divide in Our Nation’s Split Personality
  4. Chapter 2. Demographics: The Current and Emerging Status of Racial and Ethnic Tensions
  5. Chapter 3. Issues: The Importance of Policy and Principles
  6. Chapter 4. Empowerment: The Democratization of Our Political Process
  7. Chapter 5. Media: The Battle for Truth and Facts
  8. Chapter 6. Conduct: The Era of Increased Transparency and Accountability
  9. Chapter 7. Global Economy: The Evolving Concerns over Trade and Globalization
  10. Chapter 8. Federalism: The Tension between Federal and State Authority
  11. Chapter 9. Bipartisanship: The Concurrent Rise of Partisanship and Bipartisanship
  12. Chapter 10. Voter Shifts: Exposure of the Real Trump and the Impact on Key Trump Voters
  13. Afterword: A Message to Fellow Patriots Who Support Trump
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. Notes
  16. List of Terms and Entities