The way forward : renewing the American idea / Paul Ryan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ryan, Paul, 1970-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Presidents.

United States--Politics and government--2009-.

United States.

Politics and government.

Conservatism--United States.

Conservatism.

Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ).

Presidents--United States--Election--2012.

Progressivism (United States politics).

Political science.

Presidents--Election.

Physical Description:

xii, 290 pages ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Twelve, 2014.

Summary:

"THE WAY FORWARD challenges conventional thinking, outlines his political vision for 2014 and beyond, and shows how essential conservatism is for the future of our nation. Beginning with a careful analysis of the 2012 election--including a look at the challenge the GOP had in reaching a majority of voters and the prevalence of identity politics--Ryan examines the state of the Republican party and dissects its challenges going forward. THE WAY FORWARD also offers a detailed critique of not only President Obama but of the progressive movement as a whole--its genesis, its underlying beliefs and philosophies, and how its policies are steering the country to certain ruin. Culminating in a plan for the future, THE WAY FORWARD argues that the Republican Party is and must remain a conservative party, emphasizing conservatism in a way that demonstrates how it can modernize and appeal to both our deepest concerns and highest ideals. "-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

How we got here. A tale of two cities ; Sink or swim ; Lesser of two evils ; The battle of ideas

Where we go from here. Beyond makers and takers ; Simpler, smaller, smarter ; A virtuous, not vicious, cycle ; The comeback.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-280) and index.

ISBN:

9781455557561

1455557560

1478927763

9781478927761

1478927771

9781478927778

OCLC:

865493354