Never Trump : the revolt of the conservative elites /
Saldin, Robert P., 1977-
Never Trump : the revolt of the conservative elites / Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles. - vii, 287 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"In early 2016, as it became increasingly apparent that Donald Trump might actually become the Republican nominee, a movement within conservatism formed to stop him: Never Trump. Comprised primarily of Republican policy elites and conservative intellectuals, the Never Trumpers saw Trump's stated views as a repudiation of longstanding Republican foreign and domestic policy goals. Just as importantly, they saw him as erratic, mendacious, and unfit-the sort of person the founders warned about and someone who would bring everlasting shame to the Republican Party. Over the coming months, many well-known and previously influential figures signed on to the Never Trump movement. Of course, their efforts failed, and Trump now dominates the Republican Party like a warlord. This book argues, however, the influence of the movement turned out to be much larger than its disappointing impact on the election. There has never been a party in the Western World that was elected and sought to govern with such a wide range of intra-party opposition. As Trump supporter Pat Buchanan observed after the election, the Never Trumpers essentially gifted Trump with a readymade enemies list-a list that those in charge of appointments paid close attention to. This book examines the reasons for this widespread and unprecedented intra-party opposition to Trump, why it took the form it did, and its longer-term consequences"--
9780190880446 0190880449
2019054913
Trump, Donald, 1946-
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Intra-party disagreements (Political parties)
Conservatism--United States.
Presidents--Election, 2016.--United States
United States--Politics and government--2017-
Never Trump : the revolt of the conservative elites / Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles. - vii, 287 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"In early 2016, as it became increasingly apparent that Donald Trump might actually become the Republican nominee, a movement within conservatism formed to stop him: Never Trump. Comprised primarily of Republican policy elites and conservative intellectuals, the Never Trumpers saw Trump's stated views as a repudiation of longstanding Republican foreign and domestic policy goals. Just as importantly, they saw him as erratic, mendacious, and unfit-the sort of person the founders warned about and someone who would bring everlasting shame to the Republican Party. Over the coming months, many well-known and previously influential figures signed on to the Never Trump movement. Of course, their efforts failed, and Trump now dominates the Republican Party like a warlord. This book argues, however, the influence of the movement turned out to be much larger than its disappointing impact on the election. There has never been a party in the Western World that was elected and sought to govern with such a wide range of intra-party opposition. As Trump supporter Pat Buchanan observed after the election, the Never Trumpers essentially gifted Trump with a readymade enemies list-a list that those in charge of appointments paid close attention to. This book examines the reasons for this widespread and unprecedented intra-party opposition to Trump, why it took the form it did, and its longer-term consequences"--
9780190880446 0190880449
2019054913
Trump, Donald, 1946-
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Intra-party disagreements (Political parties)
Conservatism--United States.
Presidents--Election, 2016.--United States
United States--Politics and government--2017-