Fortunes of Change: The Rise of the Liberal Rich and the Remaking of America

Packed with fascinating data that paints a provocative picture of the new rich In Fortunes of Change, David Callahan explores one of the most intriguing trends of our time: the growing liberalism of the upper class. He shows how the ranks of the rich are increasingly filled with super–educated [...]
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Packed with fascinating data that paints a provocative picture of the new rich In Fortunes of Change, David Callahan explores one of the most intriguing trends of our time: the growing liberalism of the upper class. He shows how the ranks of the rich are increasingly filled with super–educated professionals and entrepreneurs who work in knowledge industries and live in the bluest parts of America. This cosmopolitan elite takes for granted such key liberal ideas as multiculturalism and active government and it has ever less in common with a reactionary GOP dominated by the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin. With groundbreaking research and profiles of key wealthy liberals, Callahan explains why the ranks of the liberal rich will keep growing, thanks to ongoing changes in the economy and the liberalism of elite educational institutions, and why this group will become ever more powerful. Is this good news for the left? Yes, if your favorite issues are in sync with those of the guys from Google. Is it good news for democracy? That is a more complex question, and Callahan's answers will surprise you.Many Republicans find their biases confirmed and debate how to recapture an upper class that used to side squarely with the GOPLiberal activists will read the book with excitement, but also apprehension as they grapple with new allies who may care more about polar bears than janitors, or gay marriage than CEO payBased on extensive research drawn from campaign finance records, exit polls, and other hard data, as wells as interviews with some of today’s wealthiest AmericansDiscusses the complex impact of America’s liberal rich on issues such as healthcare, immigration, campaign finance laws, and gay rights Packed with surprising facts and behind–the–scene stories, Fortunes of Change is a must–read book if want to understand how America's politics and culture is changing—and what the future may hold.