Definition of Populist
What is a "populist"? What is the definition of the term "populist"?
In politics, a "populist" is a person who claims to represents the interests of the "common man".
A populist will claim to represent the "people" and will rail against the wealthy and "ruling elite".

Many politicians will obviously claim to be for the "common man". Some will run on a populist platform, get elected and then become part of the out-of-touch ruling elite that they spent months and years ruling against.
Populists usually seek to pit themselves against "big government" and special interests.
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