Donald Trump is doing his part. He made promises in his campaign – and he’s keeping them.
And since it’s Republicans who control both houses of Congress right now, it’s not the Democrats who are keeping his America First agenda from being enacted.
It’s a small number of Republicans who are standing in the way.
If you’re finding yourself yelling at your TV because these so-called “Republicans” keep caving to the left – or worse, acting like the left – you’ll feel right at home with Richard Viguerie’s “Takeover.”
This isn’t a new book – but it also isn’t *just* a book.
It’s a political battle cry, a slap upside the head to the conservative movement, and a roadmap for wresting control of the Republican Party from the D.C. establishment.
Now, I’ll admit upfront, this book isn’t some dry, academic treatise on politics.
Viguerie doesn’t write like a professor. He writes like an old-school activist who’s been in the trenches for 60 years – and he has.
If you’re familiar with Viguerie’s background, you know he’s the godfather of political direct mail.
This guy helped elect Ronald Reagan and build the New Right back when the media, the elites, and even most Republicans wrote conservatives off as fringe nobodies.
So when Viguerie talks about taking over the GOP, he’s not throwing Twitter tantrums. He’s speaking from experience.
A Book for the Disgruntled Base – And the Next Wave of Leaders
“Takeover” is for those of us who feel like we’ve been played for suckers by the GOP establishment.
You know the types: the ones who talk a good game at election time, then vote for bigger budgets, bigger government, and more bureaucracy once they get to Capitol Hill.
Viguerie makes it crystal clear – the problem isn’t the Democrats. It’s the progressive Republicans who’ve hijacked the party of Reagan.
His thesis is simple: Conservatives need to stop playing nice with the establishment. Stop compromising. Stop waiting our turn.
And most importantly, stop trusting the same old consultants and party leaders to change things from the inside. They won’t. They never will.
If we want real change, we’ve got to grab the wheel ourselves.
And in that regard, you’ll LOVE Chapter 21: “It’s the Primaries, Stupid!”
Style That Hits You Between the Eyes
I really appreciated Viguerie’s no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point style.
He doesn’t mince words. If you like your political commentary polite and full of “both sides do it” hedging, this book will make you squirm.
But if you’re tired of squishy moderates and gutless politicians, you’ll find yourself nodding along, page after page.
It reads more like a passionate speech from the front porch than a polished Beltway think tank report – and that’s a compliment.
Viguerie writes like he talks. You can almost hear him wagging his finger at the GOP leadership while waving a pocket Constitution.
That tone makes the book highly readable, even if you’re not a political junkie.
He tells stories from decades in the conservative movement that help put the lessons in context.
And the chapters are short, punchy, and perfect for digesting over a cup of coffee – or while you’re stuck at the DMV.
More Than Complaining – An Action Plan
One of the things I appreciated most about “Takeover” is that it doesn’t just rant about how bad things are (though there’s plenty of that, and rightly so).
It offers a clear, practical game plan for conservatives who want to do more than complain on social media.
Viguerie breaks down what works, what doesn’t, and how grassroots conservatives can bypass the establishment machine.
From running for local office to organizing outside the party apparatus, he gives actionable advice.
And he doesn’t sugarcoat it – this will take hard work, money, and a willingness to be called every name in the book by the media and even your own party.
But he also makes the case that this is the only path to victory if conservatives want to save the country.
Sitting on the sidelines isn’t an option anymore.
Who Should Read This Book?
If you’re a casual voter who tunes in every four years and figures the GOP will handle things, this book might wake you up – and make you mad.
It’s not exactly bedtime reading if you’re looking to relax.
But if you’re someone who’s been feeling frustrated, betrayed, or just flat-out exhausted by the endless excuses from “leaders” who keep moving left, you’ll find “Takeover” refreshing.
It’s also a great fit for younger conservatives who didn’t live through the Reagan Revolution and want to know how the movement once fought – and won – against all odds.
It’s basically a crash course in the mindset that built the New Right, straight from the horse’s mouth.
In short, if you’re a conservative who’s ready to stop whining and start winning, this book belongs on your nightstand.
“Takeover” isn’t just a book about politics – it’s about attitude.
It’s a reminder that the conservative movement was never meant to be polite, go-along-to-get-along, or content to hold the line.
It’s about boldness, conviction, and standing up to the elites – even when they call themselves Republicans.
Viguerie’s message is simple: The GOP is ours for the taking. But we’ve got to do the work.
You can still get your copy of “Takeover” from Abe Books. Click here.
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