The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism

This book offers a detailed and empirical study of the Tea Party movement, combining portraits of local Tea Party chapters with a broad analysis of the movement's rise and influence.

Skocpol and Williamson explore the demographic makeup, beliefs, and organizational structure of the Tea Party, highlighting its resentment of illegal immigration and opposition to policies like universal healthcare.

They argue that the Tea Party represents a powerful grassroots conservative movement that reshaped Republican politics after 2008, emphasizing its role in pushing the Republican Party toward more socially conservative and populist positions.