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by Scott W. Rasmussen (Author)
A data-driven indictment of how a tiny class of politically active elites hijacked America's institutions, shattered national trust, and turned citizens against one another--and what the rest of us can do about it.
America feels divided beyond repair. Families stop talking, friends walk on eggshells, politics has become tribal, angry, and hopeless. But what if the story we've been told about our national divide is wrong? In Out of Touch, legendary pollster Scott Rasmussen reveals the real source of America's crisis: not ordinary voters, not even partisan extremists--but a powerful and insulated Elite One Percent who dominate media, universities, corporations, and government itself. Drawing on unprecedented national surveys, Rasmussen exposes a shocking reality: These elites trust government more than the public, believe Americans have too much freedom, and increasingly doubt whether everyday citizens should even be allowed to vote. While Americans across party lines still agree on core values--freedom, equality, and self-governance--the ruling political culture has drifted far from those ideals. The result is a nation trapped in manufactured conflict while decisions are quietly centralized in elite hands. This book doesn't preach left or right; it follows the data. And what the data reveals should alarm anyone who cares about democracy. Out of Touch is a wake-up call, a warning, and a roadmap for renewing the American promise before it slips away.Author Biography
Scott Rasmussen has long been recognized as one of the world's leading public opinion pollsters and top political analysts. He is the president of RMG Research and founder of the Napolitan Institute.
Innovation has been a hallmark of Scott's career. In 1978 he changed the world of sports as cofounder of ESPN, taking advantage of the then new technology of satellite communications. As the internet came to life in the '90s, Scott became the first pollster to offer data directly to the public rather than through a network reporter. Scott later revolutionized the polling industry with automated polling, being described by The Wall Street Journal as a "key player in the contact sport of politics." Today, Scott continues to innovate. He and the Napolitan Institute have partnered with Jigsaw, Google's tech incubator, to develop new ways of measuring public attitudes and values. The results of this "We The People" partnership will be highlighted in events surrounding America's 250th birthday celebration. Scott focuses on the deeper currents of public opinion and values rather than the surface reaction to passing events. His work consistently show that the American people continue to embrace our nation's noble founding ideals even if their leaders do not. His recent work for the Napolitan Institute has shown how the Elite One Percent have rejected those ideals of freedom, equality, and self-governance. His knowledge of history enables him to put events into a larger context and show how this elitist revolt is the root cause of contemporary political turmoil.
Number of Pages: 208
Dimensions: 0.7 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: May 19, 2026
