The experts prescribe for our dysfunctional politics our need to create cohesive electoral parties focused on policy instead of “pork.” But to do so is to go against the global trend. Political parties everywhere are fragmenting under the impact of the revolution in information and communication technology.

Elections are less and less debates about political beliefs and public policies, and more and more naked struggles for power and its perks. And the most successful politicians are those best able to reach out to voters with personal narratives closest to everyday people’s felt needs and life expectations.

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