For the past decade, the basic lines of conflict in American public life seemed clear. Donald Trump was pitted against the establishment, the “basket of deplorables” who supported him against the elites. The reality was more complicated. Yes, plenty of rich and powerful Americans supported Trump and plenty of poorer Americans on the fringes…
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