Valin Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Christopher F. Rufo Substack Christopher F. Rufo Aug. 1 2024 In most elections, American voters choose between two candidates, who represent a pair of alternatives within the same political model. The candidates bundle together a set of policies and pitch themselves as the nation’s most plausible leader. The upcoming election presents a different choice. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the Republican and Democratic candidates for the presidency, respectively, represent not only two alternatives on policy but also two entirely different political models. We might call these models the Prince and the Party. Trump represents the Prince, or, the politics of the man; Harris represents the Party, or, the politics of the machine. Each model has something to be said for and against it. Consider two recent events that illustrate the difference: the attempted assassination of President Trump and the succession of Kamala Harris as presidential nominee. (Snip) ______________________________________________________________________ Machiavelli In Context Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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