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The combined package—populist rhetoric, economic nationalism, environmental moderation, cautious immigration policy, and anti-Israel sentiment—has enormous appeal. It promises to mobilize a broad coalition of disaffected voters who are seeking change, rejecting both the current right-wing populism and the left's wokeness.
A charismatic leader who can synthesize these ideas—possibly someone like Gavin Newsom or an unforeseen figure—could galvanize a significant movement. The success of populist figures like Manny Diem demonstrates the electoral appetite for this type of politics.