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What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience
What do conservatives actually believe?
In this powerful and inspiring manifesto, New York Times bestselling author and former Vice President Mike Pence pens a 21st-century version of The Conscience of a Conservative. With candid insights after decades as a happy warrior in the movement, Pence convincingly explains why the Republican Party must choose enduring conservative principles over the temptations of big-government populism.
Conservatives know that wisdom often begins by consulting the people who came before us. As Barry Goldwater wrote, conservative principles persist because they are rooted in the truth. But this isn’t just a book about the past. It’s about how time-tested conservative principles can be applied to the problems of tomorrow.
Few politicians have the strength of character of former Congressman, Governor, and Vice President Pence. Pence is the standard bearer for true conservative values at a time when many readers and voters no longer understand what it means to be a conservative, or why conservative values are so important.
In What Conservatives Believe, Pence writes about the importance of conservatism with authority, respect, and candor. As he's fond of saying, "I'm a conservative but I'm not in a bad mood about it." A true statesman and leader, Pence defines conservatism for a new generation in what promises to become a timeless conservative classic.
In this powerful and inspiring manifesto, New York Times bestselling author and former Vice President Mike Pence pens a 21st-century version of The Conscience of a Conservative. With candid insights after decades as a happy warrior in the movement, Pence convincingly explains why the Republican Party must choose enduring conservative principles over the temptations of big-government populism.
Conservatives know that wisdom often begins by consulting the people who came before us. As Barry Goldwater wrote, conservative principles persist because they are rooted in the truth. But this isn’t just a book about the past. It’s about how time-tested conservative principles can be applied to the problems of tomorrow.
Few politicians have the strength of character of former Congressman, Governor, and Vice President Pence. Pence is the standard bearer for true conservative values at a time when many readers and voters no longer understand what it means to be a conservative, or why conservative values are so important.
In What Conservatives Believe, Pence writes about the importance of conservatism with authority, respect, and candor. As he's fond of saying, "I'm a conservative but I'm not in a bad mood about it." A true statesman and leader, Pence defines conservatism for a new generation in what promises to become a timeless conservative classic.
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304 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2026
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June 4, 2026
In 1960, Barry Goldwater wrote The Conscience of a Conservative. Much has changed since that time, but conservative principles remain etched on the hearts and minds of many Americans.
What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, by former Vice President Mike Pence, picks up where Goldwater left off. His aim in writing the book is clear: “Give American conservatives fresh insight to rediscover the timeless values and ideals that have defined our movement and preserved our freedom.”
Mr. Pence is committed to the cause of conservatism, driven by faith in the triune God and informed by the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. His personal integrity has inspired many, even amid spurious accusations that stem from his decision to certify the results of the 2020 election.
What Conservatives Believe is a simple summary of the principles that have made America great. Pence argues that conservatives believe:
* Our rights come from God.
* In the right to life.
* In limited government and the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of the United States.
* In law and order and a secure border.
* In economic freedom and free markets.
* Taxes must be low, simple, and fair.
* The national debt is a crisis that threatens our economy and national security.
* In federalism and the indispensable role of the states.
* Parents must be the primary educators of their children.
* All men are created equal.
* The traditional family is the building block of society.
* Peace through strength.
* Standing with our allies and standing up to our enemies.
* Israel is our most cherished ally.
* Character, civility, and statesmanship.
* Faith in God and the American people.
Each chapter carefully explains these conservative values and beckons people to maintain their allegiance to what made America truly great.
Pence warns against the rising tide of populism, which cannot coincide with conservatism. And of course, he warns Americans against progressivism, which is socialism in disguise.
The clarion call in this book is a return to the conservative ideology of Goldwater and Reagan. Pence argues, “If we allow radical voices to continue dumping toxic waste into the headwaters of culture, our politics will only get more poisonous over time.”
What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience, by former Vice President Mike Pence, picks up where Goldwater left off. His aim in writing the book is clear: “Give American conservatives fresh insight to rediscover the timeless values and ideals that have defined our movement and preserved our freedom.”
Mr. Pence is committed to the cause of conservatism, driven by faith in the triune God and informed by the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. His personal integrity has inspired many, even amid spurious accusations that stem from his decision to certify the results of the 2020 election.
What Conservatives Believe is a simple summary of the principles that have made America great. Pence argues that conservatives believe:
* Our rights come from God.
* In the right to life.
* In limited government and the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of the United States.
* In law and order and a secure border.
* In economic freedom and free markets.
* Taxes must be low, simple, and fair.
* The national debt is a crisis that threatens our economy and national security.
* In federalism and the indispensable role of the states.
* Parents must be the primary educators of their children.
* All men are created equal.
* The traditional family is the building block of society.
* Peace through strength.
* Standing with our allies and standing up to our enemies.
* Israel is our most cherished ally.
* Character, civility, and statesmanship.
* Faith in God and the American people.
Each chapter carefully explains these conservative values and beckons people to maintain their allegiance to what made America truly great.
Pence warns against the rising tide of populism, which cannot coincide with conservatism. And of course, he warns Americans against progressivism, which is socialism in disguise.
The clarion call in this book is a return to the conservative ideology of Goldwater and Reagan. Pence argues, “If we allow radical voices to continue dumping toxic waste into the headwaters of culture, our politics will only get more poisonous over time.”
May 4, 2026
Estranged from party leadership, abandoned by the populace, yet refusing to surrender, this is the final call—one which we have all heard before—from the honorable and sincere former Vice President Mike Pence.
Shortly before his run for President in 1964, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater published a book titled Conscience of a Conservative. Pence’s attempt is to create anew the fervor for the truth that conservatives have embodied before and can embody again. By once more returning to these principles, believes Vice President Pence, we can return to more firm a foundation.
The book is designed much as I believe Goldwater’s work is designed, and as one would expect a political manifesto to be designed: chapter by chapter, Pence illuminates the most critical elements of policy in our day, from immigration to tariffs to the right to life. Each chapter covers a different topic, yet each is also unified in that it presents a coherent and structured worldview, one that is, surprisingly, mostly untinged by political bias. Although complete objectivity is, of course, impossible—and Pence certainly remonstrates on the accomplishments of the Trump-Pence administration of the first term—the fact that he is willing both to praise and to criticize the new Trump administration, delivering praise where it is due and criticism where it is warranted, is a refreshing break from the far more politicized, highly personal politics to which we have now become accustomed.
I began with some praise, and before moving on to the chief thesis of the book, I will offer a few short criticisms. Although much—indeed, most—of what is contained herein is true and needs to be repeated, it is exactly that: repeated. This is by no means a new message. Perhaps Pence would argue that the essence of conservatism is not that it is new, but that it is good despite, or even because of, its age. Yet that may obscure something different, namely that nearly everything Pence says has been said by him before. While reading his book, it at times reads more like an essay, or the transcription of a speech, than a new, logically structured argument. From cover to cover, I must acknowledge that this was not a read I wanted to continue, but one I felt I needed to continue because, despite its style, it was true—and because it was true, it deserves reading. I assure you that this will not become the new Pulitzer Prize–winning political treatise, regarded as groundbreaking research into the nature of politics. Likely, it will be forgotten in the recesses of a bookstore. Yet the fact remains that truth is often like that; concealed behind the guise of the ancient, or of that which is no longer popular, we seem to have embraced chronological snobbery even in our reading habits. Perhaps this book will cure us of it.
Pence’s thesis is to recall conservatives to life. He urges us to reconsider the prevalent view that conservatives are winning in America. We are not, states Pence. Although the populist right is closer to conservatism than the progressive left, Pence argues that we are not even close to being the same, and our differences should not be forgotten, even if it may be politically convenient to do so. Chapter by chapter, Pence dismantles the problems with each of the two ditches on either side of the road called sanity into which we may be tempted to stray. On the right lies populism, which for decades was seen as antithetical to conservatism, but which has today gained a foothold. On the left lies the clear and present danger that we have long acknowledged, and which still beats at our door.
One interesting thought I had during the reading process is that both of these enemies bear a remarkable resemblance. Although in the modern arena they have diverged—partly because the group on the left has become far more radicalized—if traced back in history, both progressivism and populism emerged from the same source: the Democratic Party of the 1890s, followed by the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, as well as the repeated presidential candidacy of William Jennings Bryan. An important distinction that Pence makes is that populists are not necessarily fighting for the wrong things, or even for different things than conservatives; they simply have a different way of fighting for them. While conservatives must be content to wait, to abide within the system and change it from within, populists, in their search for immediate and substantial victories, undermine the systems they strive to protect, achieving short-term success at the expense of long-term prosperity. It is not that the populist right lacks principles; the problem is that at times it fails to act consistently with those principles.
This book contains a message that needs to be heard and considered. If, after reading it, you remain unconvinced, that is an acceptable outcome, but you will emerge substantially wiser and better equipped to engage in thoughtful conversation. This is not a light topic; in all seriousness, the future of our country is the subject of this work—something that should neither be gambled away nor protected so overzealously that, in defending it, we destroy that for which it stands. I believe that Vice President Pence has made his point, and made it well. After reading it, perhaps you will think otherwise; but, as I was, you will be compelled to admit that this book was written in all sincerity, with deep care and concern, and with clear-eyed vision.
Shortly before his run for President in 1964, Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater published a book titled Conscience of a Conservative. Pence’s attempt is to create anew the fervor for the truth that conservatives have embodied before and can embody again. By once more returning to these principles, believes Vice President Pence, we can return to more firm a foundation.
The book is designed much as I believe Goldwater’s work is designed, and as one would expect a political manifesto to be designed: chapter by chapter, Pence illuminates the most critical elements of policy in our day, from immigration to tariffs to the right to life. Each chapter covers a different topic, yet each is also unified in that it presents a coherent and structured worldview, one that is, surprisingly, mostly untinged by political bias. Although complete objectivity is, of course, impossible—and Pence certainly remonstrates on the accomplishments of the Trump-Pence administration of the first term—the fact that he is willing both to praise and to criticize the new Trump administration, delivering praise where it is due and criticism where it is warranted, is a refreshing break from the far more politicized, highly personal politics to which we have now become accustomed.
I began with some praise, and before moving on to the chief thesis of the book, I will offer a few short criticisms. Although much—indeed, most—of what is contained herein is true and needs to be repeated, it is exactly that: repeated. This is by no means a new message. Perhaps Pence would argue that the essence of conservatism is not that it is new, but that it is good despite, or even because of, its age. Yet that may obscure something different, namely that nearly everything Pence says has been said by him before. While reading his book, it at times reads more like an essay, or the transcription of a speech, than a new, logically structured argument. From cover to cover, I must acknowledge that this was not a read I wanted to continue, but one I felt I needed to continue because, despite its style, it was true—and because it was true, it deserves reading. I assure you that this will not become the new Pulitzer Prize–winning political treatise, regarded as groundbreaking research into the nature of politics. Likely, it will be forgotten in the recesses of a bookstore. Yet the fact remains that truth is often like that; concealed behind the guise of the ancient, or of that which is no longer popular, we seem to have embraced chronological snobbery even in our reading habits. Perhaps this book will cure us of it.
Pence’s thesis is to recall conservatives to life. He urges us to reconsider the prevalent view that conservatives are winning in America. We are not, states Pence. Although the populist right is closer to conservatism than the progressive left, Pence argues that we are not even close to being the same, and our differences should not be forgotten, even if it may be politically convenient to do so. Chapter by chapter, Pence dismantles the problems with each of the two ditches on either side of the road called sanity into which we may be tempted to stray. On the right lies populism, which for decades was seen as antithetical to conservatism, but which has today gained a foothold. On the left lies the clear and present danger that we have long acknowledged, and which still beats at our door.
One interesting thought I had during the reading process is that both of these enemies bear a remarkable resemblance. Although in the modern arena they have diverged—partly because the group on the left has become far more radicalized—if traced back in history, both progressivism and populism emerged from the same source: the Democratic Party of the 1890s, followed by the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, as well as the repeated presidential candidacy of William Jennings Bryan. An important distinction that Pence makes is that populists are not necessarily fighting for the wrong things, or even for different things than conservatives; they simply have a different way of fighting for them. While conservatives must be content to wait, to abide within the system and change it from within, populists, in their search for immediate and substantial victories, undermine the systems they strive to protect, achieving short-term success at the expense of long-term prosperity. It is not that the populist right lacks principles; the problem is that at times it fails to act consistently with those principles.
This book contains a message that needs to be heard and considered. If, after reading it, you remain unconvinced, that is an acceptable outcome, but you will emerge substantially wiser and better equipped to engage in thoughtful conversation. This is not a light topic; in all seriousness, the future of our country is the subject of this work—something that should neither be gambled away nor protected so overzealously that, in defending it, we destroy that for which it stands. I believe that Vice President Pence has made his point, and made it well. After reading it, perhaps you will think otherwise; but, as I was, you will be compelled to admit that this book was written in all sincerity, with deep care and concern, and with clear-eyed vision.
June 28, 2026
This was refreshing and thoughtful commentary on what conservatism actually looks like, in the face of a world that is driving as fast as possible in two opposite directions.
If you love the way politics is going right now in America, don’t bother reading. But if like 90% of us you have concerns and want to find a better way, this book offers insight into what policies unified the nation more than any other time in the last 100 years, and why principled conservatism is actually GOOD for all people. Not just elites, special interests, or demographic subsets.
If you love the way politics is going right now in America, don’t bother reading. But if like 90% of us you have concerns and want to find a better way, this book offers insight into what policies unified the nation more than any other time in the last 100 years, and why principled conservatism is actually GOOD for all people. Not just elites, special interests, or demographic subsets.
June 10, 2026
Anyone that joins my feeling of being left by the party should read this book. The Vice President defines the new wave of republicans, including the President, as “populist Republicans” — ones that have no baseline or convictions but rather make their policy decisions based on headlines that are ever changing. The lack of backbone makes the Republicans look, smell, and act a lot like their colleagues on the other side of aisle. Namely, on key conservative issues like taxes, foreign policy, and right to life.
Excellent read, and the timing certainly makes this feel like a consideration for a presidential campaign. If nominated by republican voters, there will be a clear and concise choice for the future of America.
Excellent read, and the timing certainly makes this feel like a consideration for a presidential campaign. If nominated by republican voters, there will be a clear and concise choice for the future of America.
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July 6, 2026All I’ll say here is picked up out of curiosity, as it’s released this year, post-Trump VP Pence.
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July 7, 2026Thoughtful book that gets back to the heart of conservative principles.
June 23, 2026
For those aligned with the Republican party or at least trending center or center right, the book represents a breath of fresh air in a winsome and simple manner. Not all will agree with him. Given the historical context, it is appropriate that Pence offers reminders of what he and President Trump did in their term in the White House while also criticizing the president in the current term as well. Notably, he does side with Trump in the second term in the matters of Venezuela and the early strike on Iran.
Philosophically, the most important thing he does not really address is the distinction between secular conservativism and religious conservativism. Of course, he is a religious conservative. But there is lot more that could be said about the potential problems for a secular conservativism that also could be a problem for the future of the movement.
The best chapters were those on the national debt, the need for equal opportunity (especially the final two pages), and the closing chapter on the need for integrity and civility in statementship. The chapters of foreign policy reflect potentially the areas most open to differences in opinion in my understanding, but like with other areas he lays out simply key facts in support of his case. I also question as a technologist his acceptance of the idea that technology is neutral.
Nothing Mr. Pence says will satisfy those who are not on his side. However, the book does present what it sets out to do - provoke our discourse to rediscover the Conservative conscience. This book is an excellent rallying point for the conservative movement of the USA, and the principles apply to any seeking to cultivate a free society like ours. I agree with him that we must oppose hut progressivism and populism to preserve the American future (until Jesus comes, as I am a born again Christian like Mr. Pence).
Philosophically, the most important thing he does not really address is the distinction between secular conservativism and religious conservativism. Of course, he is a religious conservative. But there is lot more that could be said about the potential problems for a secular conservativism that also could be a problem for the future of the movement.
The best chapters were those on the national debt, the need for equal opportunity (especially the final two pages), and the closing chapter on the need for integrity and civility in statementship. The chapters of foreign policy reflect potentially the areas most open to differences in opinion in my understanding, but like with other areas he lays out simply key facts in support of his case. I also question as a technologist his acceptance of the idea that technology is neutral.
Nothing Mr. Pence says will satisfy those who are not on his side. However, the book does present what it sets out to do - provoke our discourse to rediscover the Conservative conscience. This book is an excellent rallying point for the conservative movement of the USA, and the principles apply to any seeking to cultivate a free society like ours. I agree with him that we must oppose hut progressivism and populism to preserve the American future (until Jesus comes, as I am a born again Christian like Mr. Pence).
August 4, 2026
Poor Mike Pence. Far-right Republicans hate him because they think he stabbed Trump in the back (he didn't), and the left hates him because, well... he has an R after his name. No rational discussion needed.
But I admire Pence, and this book confirmed my opinion that he's a fair, principled, decent man - and that goes whether or not one agrees with his conservative policy positions. (For the record, there are Democrats who also fall into this category, Evan Bayh - coincidentally, also from Indiana - and Harold Ford, Jr. come to mind.)
What Conservatives Believe is Pence's manifesto reminding the reader of the foundational conservative principles that should guide us when we find ourselves getting swept up by populist rhetoric. It's a call to elect ethical, God-fearing statesmen of good character over power-hungry politicians with no mooring. Pence looks to conservatives like Goldwater, Reagan, and Friedman and shows how conservative values made us safe and prosperous in the past, and will again.
And for those who are wondering, Pence is very even-handed with his old boss, praising his many good actions, but also calling him out on the few things they disagreed on, such as certifying the 2024 election results or tariffs against our allies. He did so unapologetically based not on personality but on his convictions. And always civilly, without vitriol or ad hominem attacks. As a true statesman should.
But I admire Pence, and this book confirmed my opinion that he's a fair, principled, decent man - and that goes whether or not one agrees with his conservative policy positions. (For the record, there are Democrats who also fall into this category, Evan Bayh - coincidentally, also from Indiana - and Harold Ford, Jr. come to mind.)
What Conservatives Believe is Pence's manifesto reminding the reader of the foundational conservative principles that should guide us when we find ourselves getting swept up by populist rhetoric. It's a call to elect ethical, God-fearing statesmen of good character over power-hungry politicians with no mooring. Pence looks to conservatives like Goldwater, Reagan, and Friedman and shows how conservative values made us safe and prosperous in the past, and will again.
And for those who are wondering, Pence is very even-handed with his old boss, praising his many good actions, but also calling him out on the few things they disagreed on, such as certifying the 2024 election results or tariffs against our allies. He did so unapologetically based not on personality but on his convictions. And always civilly, without vitriol or ad hominem attacks. As a true statesman should.
July 19, 2026
Mike Pence's book is updated Barry Goldwater's The Conscience of a Conservative for the 21st century. Pence acknowledges that up front. He aims to bring the conservative principles of the Goldwater and Reagan eras and apply them to the challenges facing American citizens today. I have some quibbles with the book. I wish Pence would have written more on the issues of anthropology, focusing some of the Solzhenitsyn take on human nature: the fallenness of man, and his natural bent toward evil. I would have appreciated more nuance between church and state vs religion and state -- two very different issues. I thought he hammered home the issue of our national debt but then turns around wanting to spend much more on our military, not taking into account another conservative, Dwight Eisnehower, on the danger of the military industrial complex. I appreciated his federalism, limited government approach and the system of our checks and balances that are threatening our social order.
Good book.
Good book.
July 26, 2026
An extremely well written book by the former Vice
President. His objective as stated in the Epilogue “ so I exhort the rising generation to make the case for our nation’s ideals… to stand up without apology for the values, ideals and standards of the generation s of Americans.”Mr Vice President’s chapter on Conservative statesmanship left me filled with an idea that God has not abandoned us and His Spirit is alive and at work in the hearts and minds of people like the Vice President. Mr Pence states in clear and easy to understand language that if America is to survive and succeed in the 21st century we absolutely need leaders who display prudence, integrity and civility in every aspect of their lives in both the public arena and perhaps most importantly their private lives.
No matter what your political views might be this book is worth the time and effort.
President. His objective as stated in the Epilogue “ so I exhort the rising generation to make the case for our nation’s ideals… to stand up without apology for the values, ideals and standards of the generation s of Americans.”Mr Vice President’s chapter on Conservative statesmanship left me filled with an idea that God has not abandoned us and His Spirit is alive and at work in the hearts and minds of people like the Vice President. Mr Pence states in clear and easy to understand language that if America is to survive and succeed in the 21st century we absolutely need leaders who display prudence, integrity and civility in every aspect of their lives in both the public arena and perhaps most importantly their private lives.
No matter what your political views might be this book is worth the time and effort.
July 17, 2026
A very solid rehearsal of everything you'd expect a dyed-in-the-wool conservative to support. If there's a cliché out there about any of these topics, Pence is sure to use it. And yet, I didn't really mind, because he really believes this stuff, and he gives it to you straight (see, now I'm doing it too).
It's nice to see conservative priorities laid out so lucidly. Pence doesn't go under the hood to show the formation of conservative thought, but he provides plenty of good reasons for the various positions he holds, whether regarding the first amendment, a "strong military," abortion, free trade, Israel, etc.
It remains to be seen whether these views have a viable political future. I hope and pray that they too. Pence is seeking to do his part, at least via the written word.
It's nice to see conservative priorities laid out so lucidly. Pence doesn't go under the hood to show the formation of conservative thought, but he provides plenty of good reasons for the various positions he holds, whether regarding the first amendment, a "strong military," abortion, free trade, Israel, etc.
It remains to be seen whether these views have a viable political future. I hope and pray that they too. Pence is seeking to do his part, at least via the written word.
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August 1, 2026I read this book our of curiosity. According to the author, former VP Mike Pence, the best path to the country's future is to set our clocks back by 100 years. The conservative ideology promoted in this book is outdated, tone deaf, and too closely tied to God and religion. Pence barely mentions J6 or the incompetant handling of Covid 19, all the while praising the worst "conservative" president in US history. There was nothing new to be learned by reading this book. The insistence that God and Christianity is at the center of American social and political life is more than mildly disturbing. BTW yes the US Constitution does clearly state a separation of church and state even if those exact words are not written. Read this book to remind yourself why you are a liberal and always will be.
July 11, 2026
I had the pleasure of meeting former Vice President Pence at A&M last semester so I was inclined to read his new book. I really admire him as a man and appreciate his unwillingness to back down regardless of how some people on the right treat him.
This book was a lot of what I know, but regardless was a good refocus on what it means to be a Christian, Conservative, and Republican in that order. Pence may have some differences with President Trump (which I believe he was outlines humbly), but I believe you can be a fan of both, and also not like some things about each man. Pence has been a role model for me and this book is one I believe every young conservative should read.
This book was a lot of what I know, but regardless was a good refocus on what it means to be a Christian, Conservative, and Republican in that order. Pence may have some differences with President Trump (which I believe he was outlines humbly), but I believe you can be a fan of both, and also not like some things about each man. Pence has been a role model for me and this book is one I believe every young conservative should read.
June 12, 2026
Mike Pence is an OG Conservative, with respect for the Constitution and for the beliefs of others. Not long ago, I told someone, “There are no Republicans anymore, only MAGA and Democrats.”
I stand corrected. Pence is as fine a Republican as there ever was. In this book, he threads a fine needle as he tries to avoid offending Trump loyalists, while defending traditional Conservatism. I am not convinced he is successful in this book, but he does lay out a solid Conservative argument. Likely, he’s considering another run in ‘28.
I stand corrected. Pence is as fine a Republican as there ever was. In this book, he threads a fine needle as he tries to avoid offending Trump loyalists, while defending traditional Conservatism. I am not convinced he is successful in this book, but he does lay out a solid Conservative argument. Likely, he’s considering another run in ‘28.
June 19, 2026
A well organized summation of true establishment level conservative policies and views on contemporary issues told from a good and decent man who knows how to put country first before politics. Vice President Pence does a great job not only articulating these positions and how they contrast with both liberal and MAGA-style populism, making for an interesting read from the perspective of someone who was deep in the arena and Conservative moment.
While I don’t agree wholesale with absolutely all of Pence’s viewpoints, a lot of what he had to say rings very true. This is a very useful read in a challenging political environment. I definitely recommend that those who are especially inter rested in politics give it a read.
While I don’t agree wholesale with absolutely all of Pence’s viewpoints, a lot of what he had to say rings very true. This is a very useful read in a challenging political environment. I definitely recommend that those who are especially inter rested in politics give it a read.
June 10, 2026
This is a full defense of traditional conservative ideas, needed in a time when there is confusion about that topic. Pence clearly differentiates between populism, conservatism, and progressive ideas.
July 17, 2026
This is a fantastic book. Pence has basically updated Barry Goldwater for the 21st century. I hope this book get a wide reading among republicans, many of whom have lost their way and left the conservative movement. I recommend this one highly.
July 25, 2026
As someone who works for the Democratic Party, I appreciate the perspective of an actual conservative person, even if I vehemently disagree with the stance. Pence does a god job articulating his “why” in a way we don’t see many Republican officials these days.
July 29, 2026
I enjoyed this thoughtfully written book by a man with strong convictions and moral character. He clearly explained what conservatives believe in a systematic way, overing topics such as law and order, school choice, confronting the national debt, and much more.
July 30, 2026
Makes me wish Pence was President. His insights are important to the success or our system. It would be good if everyone could read this book. It is a clear,concise statement of conservative thought. It makes one realize that the True Republicans are not the ones claiming the title at present.
August 19, 2026
Well organized and thought out. One caveat - according to the Religious Landscape Survey of 2023-24, only 62% of the US population identify as Christians. So a number of readers may find Mike Pence's constant quotes from biblical sources a bit unnerving.
June 4, 2026
Thanks for sharing
July 22, 2026
Straightforward, concise and easy to follow.
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