The Vast Left Wing Conspiracy: The Untold Story of the Democrats' Desperate Fight to Reclaim Power

Last updated October 31, 2026

By Byron York

National Review correspondent Byron York reports on the network of activist groups, donors and media figures that tried to defeat George W. Bush in 2004. He covers MoveOn, George Soros and other wealthy backers, America Coming Together, Michael Moore's film and liberal talk radio, and explains why this well-funded effort fell short. An updated edition adds a chapter looking ahead to the 2006 and 2008 elections.

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