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Are ideas overrated?
Shadi’s recent column (and controversial tweet) exploring the reasons behind Trump’s popularity launches a discussion about what exactly drives politics. Are politicians motivated by winning more than ideology? Do voters respond to strong personalities, rather than policies and promises?
As expected, Damir makes a case for “materialism” over ideas. Shadi isn’t totally convinced.
Required Reading:
* Shadi, “The Peculiar Moderation of Donald Trump,” Washington Post, 1/25/2024
* Shadi’s tweet
* Bruno Maçães’ tweet
* David Ignatius, “The Midwest Tacks Hard Toward a Mideast ‘Moment of Truth’,” Washington Post, 2/1/2024
* Eduardo Porter, “Republicans’ Immigration Bill is Not Serious Legislation,” Washington Post, 2/2/2024
* Thomas Friedman, “A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East is Forming. And it’s Big,” New York Times, 1/31/2024
* Bruno Maçães on Wisdom of Crowds
By Shadi Hamid & Damir Marusic4.5
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Are ideas overrated?
Shadi’s recent column (and controversial tweet) exploring the reasons behind Trump’s popularity launches a discussion about what exactly drives politics. Are politicians motivated by winning more than ideology? Do voters respond to strong personalities, rather than policies and promises?
As expected, Damir makes a case for “materialism” over ideas. Shadi isn’t totally convinced.
Required Reading:
* Shadi, “The Peculiar Moderation of Donald Trump,” Washington Post, 1/25/2024
* Shadi’s tweet
* Bruno Maçães’ tweet
* David Ignatius, “The Midwest Tacks Hard Toward a Mideast ‘Moment of Truth’,” Washington Post, 2/1/2024
* Eduardo Porter, “Republicans’ Immigration Bill is Not Serious Legislation,” Washington Post, 2/2/2024
* Thomas Friedman, “A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East is Forming. And it’s Big,” New York Times, 1/31/2024
* Bruno Maçães on Wisdom of Crowds

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