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".
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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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