{"product_id":"socialism-and-the-democratic-party-blake-ashby-9798900263816","title":"Socialism and the Democratic Party: The Case for a Return to Moderated Capitalism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear-eyed examination of the promise of socialism from Marx to Mamdani, why its appeal has returned among a younger generation of American voters, and why Democrats must revive a more sensible, FDR-era moderated capitalism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word \"socialism\"-embraced by some, feared by others, and often poorly defined by both-has re-entered the mainstream of Democratic politics, culminating in the election of self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Socialism and the Democratic Party, political strategist and commentator Blake Ashby examines the foundational economic theories of Karl Marx, the history of their real-world results, and their relationship with Democratic politics to reveal why modern forms of socialism will be unable to deliver on its promises-even when motivated by sincere moral aims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy tracing how deregulation, ideological rigidity, and political polarization eroded the FDR-era model of moderated capitalism that produced historic growth and stability, this book offers a powerful path forward that challenges Democrats to reject false choices between extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking a thoughtful and pragmatic guide to how the Democratic Party can best move forward in (and beyond) the Trump era, this book delivers a vision for renewal grounded in what actually works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Blake Ashby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798900263816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Realclear Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.46d","brand":"Blake Ashby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520636104959,"sku":"9798900263816","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0f21339e-982d-443d-ad6b-0324a31059a6.jpg?v=1778742420","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/socialism-and-the-democratic-party-blake-ashby-9798900263816","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}