They argue that the emphasis on a horse - race between figures on either side is essentially pointless since in their view both parties fundamentally act the same way .
The authors criticize contemporary American politics and the two - party system of Republicans versus Democrats .
authors argue that the emphasis on a horse - race between figures on either side is essentially pointless since in their view both parties fundamentally act the same way .
The authors criticize contemporary American politics and the two - party system of Republicans versus Democrats .