{"product_id":"the-red-and-the-blue-the-1990s-and-the-birth-of-political-tribalism-isbn-9780062439000","title":"The Red and the Blue: The 1990s and the Birth of Political Tribalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, a lively and sweeping history of the birth of political tribalism in the 1990s—one that brings critical new understanding to our current political landscape from Clinton to Trump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Red and the Blue\u003c\/em\u003e, cable news star and acclaimed journalist Steve Kornacki follows the twin paths of Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich, two larger-than-life politicians who exploited the weakened structure of their respective parties to attain the highest offices. For Clinton, that meant contorting himself around the various factions of the Democratic party to win the presidency. Gingrich employed a scorched-earth strategy to upend the permanent Republican minority in the House, making him Speaker.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Clinton\/Gingrich battles were bare-knuckled brawls that brought about massive policy shifts and high-stakes showdowns—their collisions had far-reaching political consequences. But the ’90s were not just about them.  Kornacki writes about Mario Cuomo’s stubborn presence around Clinton’s 1992 campaign; Hillary Clinton’s star turn during the 1998 midterms, seeding the idea for her own candidacy; Ross Perot’s wild run in 1992 that inspired him to launch the Reform Party, giving Donald Trump his first taste of electoral politics in 1999; and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith novelistic prose and a clear sense of history, Steve Kornacki masterfully weaves together the various elements of this rambunctious and hugely impactful era in American history, whose effects set the stage for our current political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An insightful, learned, and thought-provoking theory that the political tribalism of the moment is rooted in the worlds of Gingrich and of the Clintons, and the first days of the political-entertainment complex. This is an illuminating argument from a master political journalist and analyst.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Meacham\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steve Kornacki is America’s gift to election years.  His new book, \u003cem\u003eThe Red and the Blue\u003c\/em\u003e, is every political fan’s playbook about how we got here and where we’re going.  I loved it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTom Brokaw\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A smart and welcome take on U.S. politics over the past two decades.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Conservative\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Kornacki] is one of the most perceptive political analysts on cable TV. . . . A crisp and fast-paced narrative.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Superb. . . . Kornacki recounts these events stylishly and objectively. . . . [An] absorbing narrative.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Steve Kornacki brings to \u003cem\u003eThe Red and the Blue\u003c\/em\u003e the same intensity, rigorous reporting and incisive analysis that captivate his television audiences. This book sucked us right in and taught us something new about politics on every page.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Allen and Amie Parnes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Revealing reading to think about before the midterms heat up.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The energy and insight Kornacki expresses as a political analyst on television shatters the screen and fills the pages of this carefully crafted book. . . . Engaging, entertaining, and enlightening.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee Miringoff, PhD, Director of Marist Institute for Public Opinion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Instructive. . . . Reads like a novel with many footnotes and is ideal for anyone interested in contemporary American politics.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A hard-hitting look at 1990s election politics. . . . Engrossing. . . . With rich detail about ’90s pop culture and astute political commentary, Kornacki tells an enlightening tale.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kornacki is known for his predictive ability to read electoral tea leaves and spot trends. Now his journalistic prowess is on display in this sharp narrative tracking the steps and missteps over the last quarter-century that brought us to today’s combative political stasis.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888850890981,"sku":"NP9780062439000","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062439000.jpg?v=1730229953","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-red-and-the-blue-the-1990s-and-the-birth-of-political-tribalism-isbn-9780062439000","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}