ANALYSIS: Populist Conservatives Are On A Tear. What Does It Mean For The Midterms?

The Leader of the conservative Brothers of Italy party is poised to become the next prime minister of the country, representing a dramatic shift in the political makeup of the country, Europe, and the political West more broadly. Europe’s burgeoning political realignment is relevant for American politics, as the midterm elections in the U.S. favor populist candidates with Nationalist sentiments similar to that of Donald Trump.