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Why We Did It
Book • 2014
In 'Why We Did It,' Tim Miller provides an insider’s perspective on the Republican Party’s shift towards authoritarianism and the factors that led to Donald Trump’s ascendancy.
The book explores the cynical tactics and ideological changes within the party, as well as the role of conservative media and the broader conservative movement.
Miller reflects on his own involvement and the moral compromises made by party operatives, offering a critical look at the current state of the GOP.
The book explores the cynical tactics and ideological changes within the party, as well as the role of conservative media and the broader conservative movement.
Miller reflects on his own involvement and the moral compromises made by party operatives, offering a critical look at the current state of the GOP.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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Tim Miller 's journey from Republican operative to Trump critic.



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