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March 21, 2026Journal of democracy1 citations

Understanding When Populism Can Have Positive Effects on Democracy

When Populism Can Be Good

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PCPepper CulpepperTLTaeku Lee

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This essay examines populism's dual nature in public opinion, revealing potential benefits for democracy.

Key Points

  • This essay investigates the dual aspects of populism and its implications for democracy.
  • Surveys conducted in Britain, France, Germany, and the U.S.
  • Analysis of public opinion regarding populism and its dimensions.
  • Exploration of political parties' responses to these populist tendencies.
  • Identified two strands of populism: one negative and one positive.
  • Negative populism shows hostility to minorities and pluralism.
  • Positive populism supports pluralism and opposes billionaires and large corporations.

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Culpepper et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be38596e48c4981c678bd5https://doi.org/10.1353/jod.2026.a986021
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