Neither Liberal nor Conservative

In 'Neither Liberal nor Conservative,' Donald Kinder and Nathan Kalmoe argue that most Americans are not truly ideological, challenging the common perception of widespread political polarization.

Drawing on extensive survey data, the authors show that real liberals and conservatives are rare outside of political elites.

Instead, political preferences are shaped more by group attachments and antagonisms than by ideology.

The book offers a compelling explanation for how Americans make political decisions in the absence of strong ideological commitments.