First published 1964
The protagonist takes aim at the Republican establishment through a fierce political campaign. Schlafly builds her case against Governor Nelson Rockefeller and the Eastern wing of the party that dominates Republican politics. She argues that party insiders manipulate the nomination process to block conservative candidates. The narrative follows her systematic critique of how establishment figures control party machinery. Schlafly presents evidence of coordination between Eastern Republicans and their allies in media and finance. She contends that ordinary Republicans deserve genuine conservative options rather than predetermined moderate candidates. The story reveals how party elites shape primary outcomes behind closed doors. At its heart, this is a battle for the soul of the Republican Party between grassroots conservatives and establishment moderates.
Genres: 20th-century, political-science, political-thriller, american-history
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
Period: 20th-Century
121 pages · Paperback · Pere Marquette Press