Still Right: An Immigrant-Loving, Hybrid-Driving, Composting American Makes the Case for Conservatism

MSNBC political analyst Tyler, who has previously contributed to Newt Gingrich’s books, makes his solo debut with a brisk and impassioned analysis of the disconnect between President Trump’s policies and actions and the guiding principles of conservatism. Addressing Trump-weary conservatives, Tyler holds up Ronald Reagan as the embodiment of conservatism as “an attractive philosophy,” and outlines traditional right-wing stances on climate change, foreign policy, gun control, health care, international trade, and taxes. In each case, he provides the historical perspective and scholarly arguments behind the conservative view, as well as his own personal take. Tyler ornaments his policy overview with anecdotes from his career as a campaign staffer for Gingrich and Ted Cruz, and notes the “compromises” he has made in his personal life and TV pundit career, such as meeting with gun control advocates, applying pro-life views to both the abortion and the immigration debates, calling for a 10-justice Supreme Court, and coming to the conclusion that the environment should be protected. Tyler covers a wide range of important issues, and makes a logical case for the conservative agenda on “individual freedom,” “free markets,” and “the protection of human life.” Republicans dismayed by Trumpism will appreciate this jolt of common sense. Agent: Peter McGuigan, Foundry. (Aug.)