Some of the wrongest in politics are “popularists,” who say public opinion can’t be changed, so politicians should never try to lead, only follow polls.
This meant treating 2024 as permanent, conceding on immigration and other things.
But as [@gregsargent.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy](https://bsky.brid.gy/ap/did:plc:2amnkge5a6hplfwyesmxqkfl ) writes, the opposite’s working.
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:2amnkge5a6hplfwyesmxqkfl/post/3mwq7pm2dt226
Nicholas Grossman
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