… A surprising number of Americans feel dismissive about such core features of democratic government as deliberation, compromise and decision-making by elected, accountable officials. They believe that governing is (or should be) simple, and best undertaken by a few smart, capable people who are not overtly self-interested and can solve challenging issues without boring discussions and unsatisfying compromises.
Because that’s just what Trump promises, his candidacy is attracting those who think someone should just walk in and get it done. CONT.
John R. Hibbing & Elizabeth Theiss-Morse (U. of Neb. at Lincoln), The Monkey Cage