
CSPI Podcast Right-Wing Populism and Moral Corrosion | Tim Miller & Richard Hanania
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Feb 13, 2023 AI Snips
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Cruz vs. Trump
- Some Republicans considered Ted Cruz a worse option than Trump in 2016.
- They believed Cruz's lack of likeability hindered his potential.
Self-Reflection in Politics
- Tim Miller's book, "Why We Did It," is self-reflective, unlike many political books.
- He attributes this to his freedom from needing future Republican employment.
Trump's Corrosive Impact
- Trump's moral corrosiveness was initially underestimated by many.
- It led to the rise of QAnon, anti-vax sentiments, and election denial.
