Why the Right Went Wrong

In Why the Right Went Wrong, E. J. Dionne, Jr. explores the historical evolution of American conservatism since the 1960s, highlighting the pivotal moment when Barry Goldwater's worldview was adopted by the Republican Party. He argues that this shift has led to a series of missteps, including the hardships faced by subsequent conservative administrations and the rise of movements like the Tea Party. Dionne critiques the current state of the Republican Party, identifying it as increasingly homogenous and disconnected from a changing nation, while emphasizing the need for rejuvenation to regain relevance and vitality.