Can Populism Save The Democrats And The Economy?
Americans are angry with the two party system which brought about the fringe candidates like RFK Jr and Trump. Could a healthy dose of populism help the democrats and the economy?
News Sources
-NBC 5 Chicago - Here are the Republicans that spoke at the 2024 DNC in Chicago
-USA Today - More than 200 Bush, McCain, Romney alums endorse Harris for president, criticize Trump
-CNN - Environmental group calls for investigation into dead whale incident involving RFK Jr.
-NPR - RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery
-The Guardian - ‘The perfect target’: Russia cultivated Trump as asset for 40 years – ex-KGB spy
-Austin Statesmen - Our political system is broken. Blame the two-party system
- World Economic Forum - Gender Parity Accelerators
-Terner Center - Universal Vouchers: Ending Homelessness and Expanding Economic Opportunity in America
-Center For American Progress - Strengthening Our Economy Through College for All
-Economic Policy Institute - Fundamental health reform like 'Medicare for All' would help the labor market
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