All articles tagged with #rightwing
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
The article criticizes the rightwing culture war tactics exemplified by attacks on Cracker Barrel, which became collateral damage in broader efforts to oppose perceived leftist influences, revealing cynicism and authoritarian motives behind these campaigns.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Guardian
Bolivia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between two rightwing candidates, Rodrigo Paz Pereira and Jorge Quiroga, ending nearly 20 years of leftist dominance, amid a challenging economic crisis and high null vote rates.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
Bolivia is heading to a runoff election after the ruling leftist party, MAS, lost significant support, ending 20 years of dominance. Centrist Rodrigo Paz leads in preliminary results, signaling a shift to the right amid economic turmoil and voter dissatisfaction. The election reflects a desire for change and political renewal, with the final outcome expected in October.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
The article discusses the rare criticism from rightwing allies and influencers towards Trump over the handling of Jeffrey Epstein's case, including disputes over the existence of a client list, the investigation's transparency, and conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death, highlighting internal conflicts and the influence of misinformation within the political sphere.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Influential rightwing figures are spreading a conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift, a pop star, is a "Pentagon asset" and part of a nefarious plot to "rig" the Super Bowl and endorse Joe Biden in the presidential election. The theory suggests that Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is being used to manipulate American women and influence the election. Despite ridicule and debunking, the conspiracy continues to gain traction among rightwing commentators.