Monday, 1 February 2016

Explaining The "Rise Of The American Protest Vote": It's The "Popular Discontent," Stupid | Zero Hedge

Explaining The "Rise Of The American Protest Vote": It's The "Popular Discontent," Stupid | Zero Hedge



One theme we’ve explored at length and on a number of occasions over the past 12 months is the global shift towards so-called “radical” political parties and candidates.
Whether it’s Syriza in Greece, Podemos in Spain, or Donald Trump in the US, voters are increasingly turning to candidates outside of the establishment.
Why is the electorate turning its back on the traditional bases of political power, you ask? Well, that is the question of the day and indeed it’s one quite a few people are trying to answer. BofA’s Michael Hartnett recently asked why, if the global “recovery” is real, are populist parties and politicians dominating the political landscape. For those who missed it, here’s a look at how these parties and politicians are polling:

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