Posted on Jan 24, 2020

Why is Italy swinging to the far right?

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Italy’s far right leader, Matteo Salvini, is hoping to cause a political shock by winning Sunday’s regional election in Emilia Romagna, a stronghold of the left since the Second World War. That could topple the government and sweep him to national power. So what is driving support for his populist far right League party?

Why is Italy swinging to the far right?

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Posted 5 y ago

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LTC Eugene Chu

Posted 5 y ago

Right-wing populism has become the political trend in the West

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LT Brad McInnis

Posted 5 y ago

1. Because they realized all the free stuff they were promised isn't free.
2. They realized the far left was crazy.
3. They see how well the US is doing under Trump and are willing to try it.

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

Posted 5 y ago

Much of the same issues are driving this as are apparent in US cities.

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Why is Italy swinging to the far right?

Why is Italy swinging to the far right?

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