David Brooks: The Death of Democracy
According to David Brooks, the death of democracy is happening within us.
Trump is destroying democratic norms. Democrats have decided to follow him into the basement.
In 2020, Democrats won a convincing election victory and passed legislation in line with their priorities, including raising health insurance subsidies.
- Subsidies were increased for families making up to 400% of the poverty line.
- The law was written so that the subsidies would expire in 2025.
Author's summary: Democracy's demise is a internal process.