Understanding the Marianne Williamson phenomenon

After the first CNN Democratic debate, Marianne Williamson was the most-Googled candidate in 49 states. But does she stand a chance? Here's everything you need to know about the bestselling author, spiritual guru and meme-worthy 2020 presidential candidate.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Marianne Williamson is the newest internet darling
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/31/politi....

Marianne Williamson Has Her Moment. And Republicans Are Gleefully Trumpeting It.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/us....

Newsletter: The uniquely California rise of Marianne Williamson
https://www.latimes.com/california/st....

I’ve worked for Marianne Williamson. She is no kook.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/religi....

Watch: Marianne Williamson on Race, Reparations and Trump’s ‘Dark Psychic Force’
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/30/us....

Marianne Williamson Wants to ‘See the Memes.’ Here They Are.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/01/us....

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