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Author Saldin, Robert P., 1977- author.

Title Never Trump : the revolt of the conservative elites / Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]

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 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  324.973 SALDIN    Check Shelf
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- )
Intra-party disagreements (Political parties)
Conservatism -- United States.
Presidents -- United States -- Election, 2016.
Trump, Donald, 1946-
United States -- Politics and government -- 2017-2021
Trump, Donald, 1946- (OCoLC)fst00174117
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) (OCoLC)fst00544975
Conservatism. (OCoLC)fst00875582
Intra-party disagreements (Political parties) (OCoLC)fst01749916
Politics and government. (OCoLC)fst01919741
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
Chronological Term Since 2017
Added Author Teles, Steven Michael, author.
Other Form: Online version: Saldin, Robert P., 1977- Never Trump New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020. 9780190880460 (DLC) 2019054914
ISBN 9780190880446 (hardcover)
0190880449 (hardcover)
9780190880460 (electronic publication)
9780190933173 (electronic book)
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