New techniques in districting allow legislators to essentially pick their voters, instead of the other way around. And in 2010, Republicans in several states redrew maps that guaranteed victory.

In this book excerpt, FitzGerald recounts the resurgence of evangelicalism under Billy Graham and the powerful force in politics they became.

The most conservative platform in the Republican party's history challenges Romney and Ryan to foster familiarity and keep their distance at the same time.