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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A scalding history of twenty-five years of Republican attempts to hold on to political power by any means necessary, by a hugely popular Washington Post political columnist
“A thorough and scathing account of how the Republican Party fell prey to Trumpism.”—The New York Times Book Review
In 1994, more than 300 Republicans under the command of obstructionist and rabble-rouser Congressman Newt Gingrich stood outside the U.S. Capitol to sign the Contract with America and put bipartisanship on notice. Twenty-five years later, on January 6, 2021, a bloodthirsty mob incited by President Trump invaded the Capitol. Dana Milbank sees a clear line from the Contract with America to the coup attempt. In the quarter century in between, Americans have witnessed the crackup of the party of Lincoln and Reagan, to its current iteration as a haven for white supremacists, political violence, conspiracy theories and authoritarianism.
Following the questionable careers of party heavyweights Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell, and Rudy Giuliani, and those of many lesser known lowlights, Milbank recounts the shocking lengths the Republican Party has gone to to maintain its grip on the American people.
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Looking for a scalding history of the Republican Party's crack-up? Look no further than "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party." This New York Times bestseller is a gripping account of the Republican Party's attempts to hold on to political power by any means necessary. From the Contract with America in 1994 to the recent coup attempt on January 6, 2021, this book unveils the shocking evolution of the party of Lincoln and Reagan.
Author Dana Milbank, a highly popular Washington Post political columnist, exposes a clear line from the Contract with America to the chaos of recent years. This comprehensive and thorough narrative highlights the questionable careers of influential figures like Newt Gingrich, Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell, and Rudy Giuliani, providing compelling evidence of the party's descent into a haven for white supremacists, conspiracy theories, and political violence.
With meticulous research and compelling storytelling, "The Destructionists" offers a scathing critique of the Republican Party's grip on power. Milbank delves deep into the party's strategies and tactics, revealing the shocking lengths they have gone to maintain control over the American people. If you're passionate about politics and want to understand how the Republican Party reached its current state, this book is a must-read.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening and thought-provoking read. Purchase "The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party" today and discover the true story behind the Republican Party's unraveling.
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