The details of the FairTax plan, why its advocacy is a disaster for the GOP, and why its implementation would be a disaster for the United States are discussed in this book. Hank Adler and Hugh Hewitt both favor real tax reform but don't advocate either economic or political suicide; the FairTax is both. --publisher.
Not since the publication of The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli 500 years ago has a member of the political opposition written so candidly about the strengths and weaknesses of the strongest member of his opposing political party.
The book analyzes the Republican Party's decline from its 2004 successes to defeats in 2006 and 2008, arguing that strategic changes are essential for future victories. Through interviews with GOP leaders and analysts, it outlines a roadmap for renewal, emphasizing the need for grassroots engagement and fresh ideas. As veteran senators retire and the party faces significant Democratic majorities, the book stresses the urgency of revitalizing the Republican brand to avoid prolonged political isolation beyond 2010.
Hugh Hewitt presents a strategic guide for a united GOP government, advocating for solutions that challenge traditional Republican principles. He emphasizes a fresh agenda aimed at addressing contemporary issues and achieving political success, moving away from the established orthodoxy of the past sixteen years. This handbook serves as a blueprint for conservatives seeking to navigate the complexities of modern governance and unite under a progressive vision for the party.
10 Things Every American Should Know about Mitt Romney
According to author and radio personality Hewitt, Mitt Romney-billionaire venture capitalist, consummate family man, gifted and media-savvy politician-would be unstoppable in the coming presidential race were it not for one niggling line on his resumé: he's a Mormon. In this unashamedly partisan volume, Hewitt attempts to refute the claim that no Mormon could get elected President (along with any other claim that might be made against Romney) while analyzing the former Massachusetts governor's biography and burnishing his conservative and leadership credentials. Hewitt is an agreeable, if inelegant, writer, wise enough to take detours (such as an edifying primer on Mormon history and thought) that stave off tedium. He spends far more time extolling Romney than excoriating his Republican and Democratic opponents. This is an efficient and effective exercise in political hagiography.