Change They Can't Believe In

Change They Can't Believe In explores the motivations behind the Tea Party movement, arguing that its supporters are driven more by fear of societal change than by ideology or racism. Authors Christopher Parker and Matt Barreto provide original evidence and detailed profiles of Tea Party sympathizers, linking the movement to historical reactionary groups. The book examines how perceptions of a threatened "American" identity shape the political actions and beliefs of Tea Party members, thereby illuminating its broader implications in American politics.