Description |
vii, 287 pages ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
"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"-- Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
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Intra-party disagreements (Political parties)
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Conservatism -- United States.
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Presidents -- United States -- Election, 2016.
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Trump, Donald, 1946-
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United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021
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Trump, Donald, 1946- (OCoLC)fst00174117
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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) (OCoLC)fst00544975
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Conservatism. (OCoLC)fst00875582
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Intra-party disagreements (Political parties) (OCoLC)fst01749916
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Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Chronological Term |
Since 2017
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Added Author |
Teles, Steven Michael, author.
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Other Form: |
Online version: Saldin, Robert P., 1977- Never Trump New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020. 9780190880460 (DLC) 2019054914 |
ISBN |
9780190880446 (hardcover) |
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0190880449 (hardcover) |
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9780190880460 (electronic publication) |
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9780190933173 (electronic book) |
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