Asha Rangappa's Book Recommendations

"@suzannebuzz Yes. I explain this in the below thread, based on the book “Rigged,” by @davidashimer (a book I think everyone should read)"

"Basically, the ooga booga *is* how the GOP gets their tax cuts for the rich: They go hand in hand (They call it 'plutocratic populism')."

"cc: @Teri_Kanefield I think you’d like this book. It fits in with and illuminates your great explainers on the GOP tent, spectacle, hierarchy, and the rest"

"Great book — I highly recommend!!!"

"A great book."

"A must-read to understand what is going on right now."

"@jenmercieca Also Putnam’s most recent book, “The Upswing” is good"

"@eb454 @SarahBurris @wes_chu There’s an book that addresses this very question, called “Constitutional Cliffhangers” by an actual legal scholar named Brian Kalt. Have you read it? Or are you basing your argument on your Twitter law degree?"

"This book is so good."

"If you haven’t already, I *highly* recommend @ruthbenghiat’s book, “Strongmen.” She details the the final arc of people who once appeared invincible. In every case, the downfall is swift, and certain."

"I learned about Arman Goswab book while reading @kapskom’s “Malevolent Republic,” which is an excellent overview of how India arrived to its current point. The parallels between Modi and Trump (which he doesn’t make but will be obvious to any American reader) are *fascinating*"

"@mrsfloyddog Yes. Great book!"

"@paulmcmorris411 I’m sure they have help. Read Thomas Rid’s “Active Measures” and David Shimer’s “Rigged.” They play the long game and are very savvy about understanding granular details of political vulnerabilities among politicians"

"@MelissaJPeltier @AliaGvR @jenmercieca Bowling Alone is the name of a book by Robert Putnam about the decline of social capital. It's an excellent read."