Over the past forty years, conservatives have mastered the art of
pursuing policy change across the states, while similar liberal
efforts have floundered. Using a diverse array of original
evidence, including interviews, previously-unexamined archival
records, and new surveys, State Capture explains why and how
conservatives developed cross-state political clout while
progressives did not. The book also carefully documents the
implications of conservative cross-state network-building for
American democracy, spelling out its consequences for political
inequality and representation, as well as for our understanding of
the relationship between private-sector businesses, political
activists, and wealthy donors. In State Capture, Alexander
Hertel-Fernandez details the development of a trio of conservative
groups operating within and outside of state legislatures
responsible for the right's success in the states. This
right-leaning "troika" includes the American Legislative Exchange
Council (ALEC), which brings together state legislators,
conservative activists, and businesses to draft model legislation
for the states; the free-market think-tanks operating as part of
the State Policy Network (SPN), which together offer research and
commentary in support of the policies ALEC develops; and Americans
for Prosperity (AFP), a federated grassroots advocacy group with
millions of volunteers and a hefty campaign warchest dedicated to
pressing state governments to adopt conservative legislation,
including ALEC model bills. Following the histories of each group
across their victories but also their missteps, the book sheds
light on broader themes in American political development and helps
us to better understand longstanding issues about how businesses
shape policy and politics. A timely and accessible book that
tackles important long-term shifts in American politics, State
Capture is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding
the intersection between private power and democracy.
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