It’s generally defined by a claim to represent some unified idea of the “true people” as opposed to the corrupt elites running everything.
Stewart is not pretending to represent anyone, he’s just a guy highlighting problems and making jokes on television. If he ran for office he could decide to use populist or non-populust rhetoric.
I would consider him one, since he hasn’t held public office before. But I’m not sure if there’s a more strict definition.
It’s generally defined by a claim to represent some unified idea of the “true people” as opposed to the corrupt elites running everything.
Stewart is not pretending to represent anyone, he’s just a guy highlighting problems and making jokes on television. If he ran for office he could decide to use populist or non-populust rhetoric.