'The Tribe: The Inside Story of Irish Power and Influence in America' by Caitríona Perry, published by Gill Books, on October 20th 2019.
From JFK to Trump, Irish American voters have played a pivotal role in US politics, but is their influence on the wane? The Tribe provides a definitive, clear-eyed look at Irish American voters.
Caitriona Perry explores the role of Irish Americans in the US political system. Once considered to be kingmakers in local and national elections, generations of assimilation and rising numbers of newer immigrants have diluted their power and influence. Leading Republicans and Democrats, including Senators, Congressmen and women, and Vice Presidents explain that they no longer target a notional ‘Irish voting bloc’, that the concept has long faded. Members of past and present Administrations explain what really goes on in the White House on St Patrick’s Day. Many proud Irish-American republicans lay out why they align more with conservative ideals, despite the beliefs of some of their relations in Ireland that all Irish in America are Democrats. Caitriona also meets many of President Trump’s Green Army, who are Red and Green and Proud. This book is a modern chronicle of the politics of Irish-America from early emigration to the present day, and explains what changing views and changing demographics means for the future of Ireland’s political influence in the US.
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From JFK to Trump, Irish American voters have played a pivotal role in US politics, but is their influence on the wane? The Tribe provides a definitive, clear-eyed look at Irish American voters.
Caitriona Perry explores the role of Irish Americans in the US political system. Once considered to be kingmakers in local and national elections, generations of assimilation and rising numbers of newer immigrants have diluted their power and influence. Leading Republicans and Democrats, including Senators, Congressmen and women, and Vice Presidents explain that they no longer target a notional ‘Irish voting bloc’, that the concept has long faded. Members of past and present Administrations explain what really goes on in the White House on St Patrick’s Day. Many proud Irish-American republicans lay out why they align more with conservative ideals, despite the beliefs of some of their relations in Ireland that all Irish in America are Democrats. Caitriona also meets many of President Trump’s Green Army, who are Red and Green and Proud. This book is a modern chronicle of the politics of Irish-America from early emigration to the present day, and explains what changing views and changing demographics means for the future of Ireland’s political influence in the US.
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Praise for 'The Tribe'
"Absorbing interviews offer a forensic, rounded, and authoritative discussion about Irish-Americans in US." The Irish Independent.
"There are many insights to be found here and Perry, who knows the subject well from the years she spent as RTÉ’s Washington correspondent, tells her story at pace, and in a crisp, accessible style." The Irish Times.
"The Tribe is an important book for every Irish American interested in Irish issues. It is very well researched and written in a breezy, readable style. It adds greatly to the canon of must-read books for Irish Americans." Irish Central
"In her book, Caitríona Perry offers a digestible exploration of the declining Irish-American tribe in an ever diversified political, social, and economic landscape." The Irish Examiner
'In America: Tales from Trump Country' by Caitríona Perry, published by Gill Books, on October 27th 2017.
As RTÉ's Washington Correspondent, Caitríona Perry has earned a reputation as a reliable source of truth as the world tries to make sense of the maelstrom of shocking headlines emanating from Donald Trump's America. In her first book, she goes beyond the news reports and delves into the American heartland where she witnessed his rise at first hand, while others were blindsided by his victory. Bringing to the table the voices of those who voted for President Trump, Hillary Clinton's so-called 'basket of deplorables', the ones whose opinions didn't coalesce with acceptable mainstream discourse, Caitríona Perry reveals just what is really happening in America right now. This is the story of the American people who were angry and disillusioned by traditional politics. It is the story of the workers of the industrial heartland, of the women of America, of immigrant communities, of the people who viewed a wealthy businessman from the city of New York as 'one of us'. This is the story of the people who shook the world. More at Gill Books: https://www.gillbooks.ie/current-affairs/current-affairs/in-america
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Praise for In America: Tales from Trump Country
'A fresh perspective on the supporters of Donald Trump....A clear-eyed portrait of Americans’ bitterness, hope, and fear.' Kirkus Review.
'Impressively informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "In America: Tales from Trump Country" is a timely and much
appreciated contribution to the growing library ofTrump Era political science studies'. Midwest Book Review.
'A revealing and insightful piece of reportage by a journalist who refuses to become part of the story'. The Sunday Business Post.
'Perry treats Trump supporters with a degree of respect that is sometimes absent from other commentaries'. The Sunday Independent.
'In America is a worthwhile and eminently readable book...The version of Trump’s America that Perry presents brings many essential and revealing factors into sharp focus.' The Irish Times.
'It’s an eye-opening read that concisely demystifies the complex and baffling politics of America, no mean feat.' Irish Country Magazine.
'A tour-de-force analysis of the current state of play in American politics. '
Larry Donnelly, political commentator and Lecturer in the School of Law at NUIG.
'Spellbindingly good. Journeying across America, Caitríona Perry masterfully takes us into the hearts and minds of those who voted for Donald Trump. A triumph of a book. '
Prof. Gary Murphy, Head of the School of Law and Government, DCU.
'In America brings us right into the heart and soul of Trump’s presidency, seen through the prism of decent Americans as they sip coffee in diners or make tea in Irish centres. From the Mexico border to the Oval Office, Caitríona Perry brings us to the coalface of one of the most tempestuous and extraordinary opening periods of any presidency in modern memory. '
Ryan Tubridy, Irish broadcaster and author.
'This entertaining and insightful travelogue, through its attention to detail of both place and people, lays bare both the death and residual power of the American Dream. ' Liam Kennedy, Director of the Clinton Institute for American Studies at UCD.
'Bringing us vivid voices from Trump country, and exploring the emotional landscape in which his campaign took root, this book deepens our understanding of the Trump phenomenon. ' Anne Anderson, former Irish Ambassador to the US 2013-2017.
'The hopes, contradictions and beliefs of Trump voters brilliantly told – a necessary and insightful book! '
Joe Duffy, Irish broadcaster and author.
'In my visits to Ireland since the 2016 election, the most frequent question I get is how could that happen? Caitríona Perry answers it honestly and candidly as only someone who takes the time to understand could. '
Cody Keenan, Chief Speechwriter to President Barack Obama.
'A genuinely fascinating chance to meet the most and least likely Trump voters and find out why his election was ultimately bound to happen. '
Rick O’Shea, Irish broadcaster and curator of Ireland's biggest book club.