Trump's Re-election Defines a New Era of American Politics
Briefly

The 2012 election seemed to signal Democratic dominance but, with hindsight, it appears as a culmination of 1960s social movements, transitioning to Trump’s populist era.
Trump's nomination transformed American politics, leading to stark conflicts over previously common-ground issues and displacing established roles of both Republican and Democratic parties.
Before Trump, party identities were clear: Republicans focused on small government and tradition, while Democrats advocated for the working class and liberal change.
The predictable patterns of American electoral politics have been challenged, making it disorienting for those accustomed to the established dynamics of pre-Trump politics.
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