The Futurist Faction
Progressive Neoconservatives Transform
Book • 2025
In 'The Futurist Faction: Progressive Neoconservatives and the Transformation of the Republican Party,' Steve Teles and Robert Saldin examine the rise of the Futurist faction within the Republican Party, exploring its impact on conservative politics and policy.
The book traces the origins of the Futurist movement to the early 2000s, highlighting the influence of intellectuals and activists who sought to modernize conservative thought and adapt it to the challenges of the 21st century.
Teles and Saldin analyze the key policy positions of the Futurists, including their support for market-based reforms, technological innovation, and a more assertive foreign policy.
They also examine the internal dynamics of the Republican Party, showing how the Futurist faction has shaped the party's platform and its approach to governing.
The book provides a valuable perspective on the evolution of conservative politics in the United States.
The book traces the origins of the Futurist movement to the early 2000s, highlighting the influence of intellectuals and activists who sought to modernize conservative thought and adapt it to the challenges of the 21st century.
Teles and Saldin analyze the key policy positions of the Futurists, including their support for market-based reforms, technological innovation, and a more assertive foreign policy.
They also examine the internal dynamics of the Republican Party, showing how the Futurist faction has shaped the party's platform and its approach to governing.
The book provides a valuable perspective on the evolution of conservative politics in the United States.
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