Partisan Nation

The book examines the deepening crisis of American democracy, highlighting the disconnect between the Constitution and modern partisan politics. It explores how the nationalization of political dynamics has transformed local institutions and intensified polarization, contrasting today's political landscape with past eras. The authors analyze the evolving roles of state parties, interest groups, and media, revealing how they now reinforce partisanship rather than mitigate it. Ultimately, they warn of the unique vulnerabilities within the American political system that could lead to authoritarianism, particularly within the contemporary Republican Party.