They are trending illiberal because of the tension between elites who think ignoring and censoring the popular will on various issues is wise and the voters who

They are trending illiberal because of the tension between elites who think ignoring and censoring the popular will on various issues is wise and the voters who see that and think the only solution is a drastic one. Several western countries could kill their more extreme parties overnight simply by enacting a few reforms with immigration and/or affordability.