The hottest Republican party Substack posts right now

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Demodexio 0 implied HN points 08 Mar 24
  1. The new populism in politics has assisted Republicans in maintaining power by promoting crassness and violating established decorum.
  2. The change in culture towards crassness and aggression traces back in small ways to the 1980s and became more pronounced with politicians like Rush Limbaugh and Newt Gingrich.
  3. The shift towards populism post-2008, exemplified by movements like the Tea Party, has led to increased aggression and disrespect in politics, harming societal norms and decency.
Joshua Gans' Newsletter 0 implied HN points 01 Aug 15
  1. There is a strong belief that Donald Trump will not secure the Republican nomination or win the presidency, but the focus now is on how long he will stay in the race.
  2. By applying game theory, it is predicted that Trump may withdraw from the GOP race early, possibly citing medical reasons, to avoid losing in critical states like New Hampshire.
  3. Other candidates have an opportunity to strategically challenge Trump in debates, potentially leading to his exit from the race and boosting their own chances of leadership.
America in Crisis 0 implied HN points 14 Jul 23
  1. Real wages have not risen as expected under President Biden's economic policies, leading to declining popularity among working-class Americans.
  2. Historical wage trends show a shift in the perceived economic support for working people by political parties.
  3. Democrats face challenges in translating economic gains into benefits for workers due to the primary focus on growing shareholders' equity in the modern economy.