Populists in power: The limits of inclusion

Tzelgov, Eitan and Wilson, Steven Lloyd (2026) Populists in power: The limits of inclusion. Party Politics. ISSN 1354-0688

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Abstract

This study examines the inclusion-moderation thesis within the context of Israeli populism, focusing on how government participation influences the communication styles of populist legislators. By analyzing a comprehensive dataset of tweets from Israeli lawmakers between 2015 and 2022, we explore whether holding office leads to a moderation of populist rhetoric. Our findings indicate that while coalition members generally exhibit reduced populist communication, this moderation varies significantly between ministers and backbenchers. Most importantly, in populist radical-right parties (PRRPs) backbench coalition legislators do not moderate: they maintain a populist communication style akin to their opposition counterparts. This research contributes to the understanding of populism in a non-European context and highlights the complexities of integrating radical parties into democratic governance, suggesting that moderation is not uniformly achieved across party lines.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	populism,legislators,moderation,political communication,israel
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities > School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Arts and Humanities > Research Groups > Political, Social and International Studies
Related URLs:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/13540688261428...
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	06 May 2026 12:46
Last Modified:	14 May 2026 15:16
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/102915
DOI:	10.1177/13540688261428415

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