“brilliantly dissects the changes within the disparate voting blocs in America, combining rich data analysis with vignettes from American history.” —The Economist

“copiously researched . . . engaging”—Ronald Brownstein, CNN

“Patrick Ruffini is one of America’s smartest political analysts. In Party of the People, he explains how and why Republicans are building a multiracial populist coalition based in America’s working class. He builds his case with careful empirical documentation and illuminates both the challenges and opportunities the GOP faces as they attempt to bring this trend to fruition. The phrase ‘must-read’ is tossed about too easily but this really is a book both Republicans and Democrats need to read to understand where their country is going—and what they must do if they hope to succeed.”
—Ruy Teixeira, co-author of The Emerging Democratic Majority and Where Have All the Democrats Gone?

“Patrick Ruffini cuts through the noise and partisan blinders that afflict the modern political discourse. Party of the People is a thorough, thoughtful, and nuanced look at the demographic and cultural trends that are shaping and re-shaping the Republican and Democratic coalitions. This deeply researched book, chock full of quantitative and qualitative data, provides much-needed context for how these coalitions came to be, and why it is the party that best appeals to the ‘multiracial mainstream middle class’ that will be successful for the foreseeable future."
—Amy Walter, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Cook Political Report

“Party of the People is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the cultural and economic forces that are reshaping the Republican party and, with it, our national politics. Ruffini’s insights illustrate how the GOP’s multi-ethnic, working-class coalition is a natural outcome of long-standing trends, making this book a timely and thought-provoking exploration ahead of the 2024 election.”
—Ben Shapiro, founder of The Daily Wire

“Education polarization may sound like a term suited for academia. But with striking data and vivid anecdotes, Patrick Ruffini makes the case for why Republicans can rebuild their party by seizing on the populist realignment unfolding before our eyes.”
—Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist at Politico

“This book is essential to understanding the Republican coalition. The GOP is transforming before our eyes, and Patrick Ruffini is here to explain it. He thinks not just within the limits of our political moment, but about what comes next, charting the future for the parties and the country.”
—Ben Domenech, editor-at-large of The Spectator World and host of Fox News’ “The Ben Domenech Podcast”

“Ruffini identifies the complex conservative-populist coalition that is the Republican party of today. He understands who is drawn to this new Party of the People and its potency—something that reporters and strategists in DC and NYC too often miss.”
—Salena Zito, CNN political analyst and author of The Great Revolt