Preface: Learning about racism at Harvard Law -- Introduction: Racial politics and the middle class -- The GOP's rise as "the white man's party" -- Beyond hate: strategic racism -- The wrecking begins: Reagan -- The false allure of colorblindness -- Shifting the tune: Clinton and W. -- Getting away with racism -- Makers and takers: the Tea Party and Romney -- What's the matter with white voters?: Commonsense racism -- Obama's post-racial strategy -- Conclusion: To end dog whistle politics.