„In virtually every case, the populism is a response to the failure of conventional – what we might call “centrist” – politics to take strong positions which push back hard against the “deaf ear” tendency of elements of progressive politics. There is no doubt in my mind that this represents a significant part of the appeal, enduring against all odds, of Donald Trump in American politics. When countries appear helpless on immigration, or weak in the face of extreme positions on culture war issues, we give sustenance to the populist.” – Tony Blair hits the nail with respect to the U.S. presidential elections. Watch the latest episode of The Campaign Doctor.