The Result of Dissatisfaction Is Endless Political Deadlock (Gift Article)

"The populist politics of the last decade...have meant that very few leaders anywhere have managed to build and sustain majorities that allow [simply governing]: designing new policies to improve the lives of their citizens, then implementing those changes over time." www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/m...

The Result of Dissatisfaction Is Endless Political Deadlock (Gift Article) (yesterday) f the nyt

…weakening or even ousting governments entirely. Both at the ballot box and in the street, people are howling with anger at the status quo. But as @dwallacewells.bsky.social asks, how can leaders deliver if voters barely give them a chance? ▶ Read his essay at www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/m...