[truth_seeker]

This is an excellent history and analysis of the perpetual friction between the social (tradisitionalist) and libertarian wings of the Republican party, dating to the 50s and 60s through present.

It should be required reading for anybody interested in winning elections, because it shows how the wings united before to do so.

The author's point of view favors the libertarian side, but gives fair voice to both in historic context. IOW how did the wings find common ground for unity and victory?

It is very readable, and informs the reader much more than talking back and forth, repeating ad infinitum the same daily rants.

[FairOpinion]

Thanks.

I heard about the book, but haven't read it.

[H.Akston]

If men were angels, libertarians could win elections.

[Ben Ficklin]

"friction between the social(tradionalist) and libertarian wings"

The "economic elitists"(business, industry, investors, etc) are the traditional wing of the GOP.

The "cultural populists"(social conservatives) are not the traditional wing. They were converted from dems to GOP by Nixon's Southern Strategy. They have never been loyal or dependable GOP voters. They are best described as "right wing bitchers".