by Paul Ryan
First published 2014
Paul Ryan opens with a frank examination of what went wrong in the 2012 presidential election. The Republican party failed to reach most voters, and identity politics dominated the landscape. Ryan dissects these failures and maps out where his party stands today. He turns his focus to President Obama and the broader progressive movement, tracing their origins and core philosophies. Ryan argues these policies will lead the country toward ruin. He critiques the direction progressives have taken America while defending conservative principles as the solution. The book builds toward Ryan's vision for moving forward. He insists the Republican party must stay conservative but modernize its approach. Ryan shows how conservatism can speak to both practical worries and moral aspirations. His plan aims to help Republicans connect with voters while staying true to their beliefs.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, biography-memoir, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-ideology, social-commentary
Setting: United States
Period: 21st Century
304 pages · Hardcover · Twelve