First published 1975
This appears to be a work of political fiction from Patrick J. Buchanan, the conservative commentator and presidential candidate. Without source material available, the specific plot and characters cannot be determined. The title suggests a narrative exploring the tension between conservative electoral success and liberal policy outcomes in American politics. Given Buchanan's background as a political insider who served in the Nixon and Reagan administrations, the story likely draws from his firsthand experience with Washington politics. The 1975 publication date places it during a period of significant political upheaval following Watergate. The central conflict appears to revolve around the disconnect between campaign promises and governing realities, examining how conservative politicians might find themselves advancing liberal causes despite their stated principles.
Genres: american-fiction, 20th-century, american, political-science, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Washington
Period: 1975
184 pages · Hardcover · Quadrangle/New York Times Book