Likud Primaries Reveal Deep Divide Between Populist and Establishment Right
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First reported by Now 14 · 18 hours ago
What happened
The Likud party's January 2024 primaries revealed a near-equal split between establishment and populist factions, reflecting a global shift in political power dynamics. The struggle centers on trust in institutions versus popular sovereignty, intensified in Israel by the judiciary's expanded authority. Experts note this is not just a style conflict but a fundamental debate over who holds power in democracy.
- 01Likud primaries showed a near tie between establishment and populist right factions.
- 02Populists seek more power for elected bodies, opposing unelected institutional dominance.
- 03Judiciary's expanded role in Israel fuels the internal Likud conflict.
- 04Global trend: working-class voters shift right, challenging elite-dominated institutions.
- 05Populism can be democratic backlash but risks anti-democratic tendencies if unchecked.
- 06The core issue is who holds power after elections, not political style.
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