Exploring alternate political scenarios, the book examines pivotal moments in Bill Clinton's early campaign and presidency, including the significance of the New Hampshire primary and his choice of Al Gore as a running mate. It also delves into his strategies during the Republican takeover of the House in 1994-95, highlighting the critical decisions that shaped his political trajectory and their potential impact on the 1992 and 1996 elections.
Focusing on the Republican Party's recent presidential nominees, the book analyzes how the choice of moderate candidates in primaries has led to general election defeats. It delves into the dynamics of conservative rhetoric and its effectiveness, highlighting key figures like George H.W. Bush and Bob Dole. The author's engaging narrative provides a comprehensive overview of the party's successes and failures over the past twenty-five years, offering insights into the electoral strategies that shaped their outcomes.
The narrative explores the shift of the American electorate from the New Deal and Great Society towards the political right, sparked by a significant gathering of young Americans at a farm in Bethel, New York. It delves into the cultural and political implications of this transition, highlighting the motivations and influences that guided this new generation's beliefs and choices.
Understanding the 2016 US Election
Historically, segments of white Americans have let racist paranoia supersede judicious reasoning throughout our history. The 2016 Presidential election in the United States brought the Know-Nothing’s back from the hidden depths of our history books. This book provides a historical account of the Know-Nothing Party in the 1850s through their reemergence in the 21st century with the election of Donald Trump. Analyzing the anti-immigration and anti-Catholic rhetoric of the Know-Nothing movement and tracing that same rhetoric in George Wallace's American Independent Party in the '60s, up into its appearance in the Trump movement, this book provides a guide for understanding the 2016 Republican Party agenda through its inheritance from the Know-Nothing Movement.