The 'Blob' in the Republican Party: Power Centers and Policy Disagreements

This chapter delves into the concept of the 'blob' in the Republican Party, which refers to the foreign policy establishment and its ties to military, energy, corporate, and financial sectors. It explores how the power center of the party shifted with the arrival of Trump and the disagreements over international policies that led to the chamber of commerce abandoning Trump's wing. Additionally, it discusses the impact of immigration on worker power, wages, and the alliances formed between the Democratic Party and Republican financial stakeholders regarding open borders.