"Tom Schaller is one of the most astute observers of American politics writing today. The Stronghold is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the modern Republican Party."—Ryan Lizza, Washington Correspondent, New Yorker
"The fact that GOP now governs from the House is a vastly under appreciated factor in what drives our national politics. So if you find yourself frustrated and flummoxed by the particular dysfunction of our political moment, you must read this book. "—Chris Hayes, MSNBC Host, "All-In"
"The Stronghold is an arresting narrative of the Republicans’ evolution from the party of presidents to the party of Congress. Schaller deftly explains how the “House-ification” of the party has pulled Republican politics so sharply to the right."--Froma Harrop, nationally syndicated columnist
"Why are Republicans pursuing seemingly suicidal policies on immigration and other issues? Tom Schaller answers that question in a fascinating and systematic way: the incentives for Republican aspirants to Congress are directly at odds with the policy choices that would reach out to a national electorate. Schaller provides a compelling roadmap to navigate through our dysfunctional politics."— Norman Ornstein, Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute, and co-author of It’s Even Worse Than It Looks
"Tom Schaller is one of the most astute observers of American politics writing today. The Stronghold is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the modern Republican Party."—Ryan Lizza, Washington Correspondent, New Yorker
~Ryan Lizza
“Schaller has produced another book about recent trends in American electoral politics that will undoubtedly provoke considerable debate among both scholars and political practitioners.”—Alan Abramowitz, American Prospect
~Alan Abramowitz, American Prospect
"The fact that GOP now governs from the House is a vastly under appreciated factor in what drives our national politics. So if you find yourself frustrated and flummoxed by the particular dysfunction of our political moment, you must read this book. "—Chris Hayes, MSNBC Host, "All-In"
~Chris Hayes
“Astute and engaging.”—Publishers Weekly
~Publishers Weekly