This was written before the 2020 election and many, but not all, his predicts proved correct. Of course, no one could have predicted the craziness, insurrection of our Capitol and the ongoing craziness that followed and is ongoing. So how and why did we get here?

If one reads this one quickly realized why the GOP is doing everything it can to remain a forceful entity. Trump, quite frankly, like the QAnon, is a cancer on their party that they can't seem or are unwilling to break. This party has huge demographic problems, a growing millennial base that finds their views outmoded, and their adoption and defense of these fringe elements have chased away many of the conservative, moderate members of their base. It is hard to see where they go from here, but in my opinion, they are going in the wrong direction.

This book lays it all out in delineated chapters, that cover many issues, often using information gained from focus groups of both parties. A quick read but chock full of info and if one has an interest in politics, this is a good read.

I got this complimentary from NetGalley. My opinions are my own. This was not a favorite. I found it very hard to read and it was written from what seemed to me a place of privilege that I don’t have access to. There were many points the author made that I just blatantly disagreed with. That’s probably why I found it hard to read though - because it was ostensibly agreeing with my POV but not in cause. I just struggled with this.

I have been devouring political non-fiction for the last year and this one did not disappoint. Well sourced, without the drama of "Fire and Fury," the book is a clear-eyed look at the house of cards that is about to topple. Educational, conversational, and informative, I felt like I was at an engaging college-level seminar. More, please.

The author, Stan Greenberg, presents a comprehensive view of who the American electorate is and how we got were we are. The book is well-researched, and brings out ideas, events and actions that have all contributed to the sorry state we find ourselves in today. Greenberg starts with the well-known premise that the Republican Party today is dying because it speaks to and aligns itself with an aged white population, who espouse many ideas and needs that speak to another era. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is more aware of just what is going on, how the country is changing demographically, and is tying itself to this emerging demographic. Everyone who is tuned into politics has read or heard this before, but Greenberg brings into the mix a myriad of reasons, actions, events and history to support his ideas. My only problem as I read the book was the way he jumped around a lot throughout, making it sometimes more difficult to follow and fully understand. Nevertheless, this is a book well worth reading for the history of how and why we got here today for anyone closely aligned with following current events and politics. It helped clarify a lot of things for me, and I am sure it will do likewise for others. I received this from NetGalley to read and review.

Democratic pollster, Stanley Greenberg, argues that demographic changes will doom the will doom the Republican party unless they change policies to appeal to younger, more urban voters. This argument has been made by countless Democrats for years and has yet to prove true.
Nevertheless, Greenberg complies impressive data to bolster his argument. The 2020 election will be the first test as to whether his thesis proves true.