Contrary to warnings about the dangers of populism, Donald F.
Critchlow argues that grassroots activism is essential to party
renewal within a democratic system. Grassroots activism, presenting
a cacophony of voices calling for reform of various sorts without
programmatic coherence, is often derided as populist and distrusted
by both political parties and voters. But according to Donald T.
Critchlow, grassroots movements are actually responsible for
political party transformation, both Democratic and Republic, into
instruments of reform that reflect the interests, concerns, and
anxieties of the electorate. Contrary to popular discourse warning
about the dangers of populism, Critchlow argues that grassroots
activism is essential to party renewal within a democratic system.
In Defense of Populism examines movements that influenced
Republican, Democratic, and third-party politics-from the
Progressives and their influence on Teddy Roosevelt, to New Dealers
and FDR, to the civil rights, feminist, and environmental movements
and their impact on the Democratic Party, to the Reagan Revolution
and the Tea Party. In each case, Critchlow narrates representative
biographies of activists, party leaders, and presidents to show how
movements become viable calls for reform that get translated into
policy positions. Social tensions and political polarization
continue to be prevalent today. Increased social disorder and
populist outcry are expected whenever political elites and distant
bureaucratic government are challenged. In Defense of Populism
shows how, as a result of grassroots activism and political-party
reform, policy advances are made, a sense of national confidence is
restored, and the belief that American democracy works in the midst
of crisis is affirmed.
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