The Horseshoe Virus

How the Anti-Immigration Movement Spread from Left-Wing to Right-Wing America

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Pub Date 6 Oct 2020 | Archive Date 15 Jan 2021

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From former Arizona state senator Bob Worsley comes a groundbreaking book that sheds disturbing light on the history of anti-immigration movements in America.

Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070—known to be one of the most sweeping and strict anti-immigration state laws passed in the United States—caused tremendous upheaval in Bob Worsley’s religious community in Mesa, Arizona. Deeply troubled by the blatantly racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric swirling in public political discourse, Worsley ran for state senator in 2012 against the previous Senate president and  author of SB 1070, and won.  

A three-term state senator, Worsley approached much of his political career with a commonsense approach to conservative leadership, balancing justice and compassion with every decision he made.

Unspooling three fascinating storylines, The Horseshoe Virus recounts Worsley’s unlikely political run, unpacks the political targeting immigrants throughout American history have faced, and draws surprising anti-immigration links between key players on both sides of the aisle, including nineteenth and twentieth century eugenicists, liberal reformers, actual racists, and wealthy power brokers.

Worsley focuses on John Tanton, the mastermind of the modern anti-immigration movement. Worsley tracks Tanton’s transformation from a radical, pro-abortion environmentalist to a white nationalist whose network of anti-immigration organizations dominates the Trump administration’s policies and leadership.

Worsley’s exploration of Tanton’s persuasions demonstrates how far-left activists shape strategies of the far-right’s immigration positions. It’s the virulent spread of these ideas that Worsley calls the Horseshoe Virus—a plague of nationalism, racism, and hate that is shared by subgroups on both ends of the political spectrum.

Exploring various political vaccines for the virus, including the SANE policy for immigration reform, and, ultimately, political change that must occur at the ballot box, Worsley outlines a new path forward that will inspire hope and unity between new and old Americans.

From former Arizona state senator Bob Worsley comes a groundbreaking book that sheds disturbing light on the history of anti-immigration movements in America.

Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070—known to be...


Advance Praise

"The Horseshoe Virus is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the origin and forces that shape our country’s view on immigration. Not only is Bob Worsley a keen researcher and a deep thinker, his perspective is informed by years of public service waist-deep in this issue. This book is a must-read. "

- JEFF FLAKE, Former U.S. Senator and Congressman from Arizona

"As a business executive, elected leader, and thinker, Bob Worsley has been on the frontlines of the battle against those who seek to redefine America as a place for only one race and native origin. He knows more than anyone about their destructive ideology. As he explains in this critically timely book, it’s time for patriotic Americans everywhere to stand in defense of our nation’s founding principle—the truth that all are created equal—to ensure a secure, thriving, and united future for ourselves and our children. "

- EVAN McMULLIN, 2016 Candidate for President, Founder of Stand Up Republic

"The Horseshoe Virus is invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the origin and forces that shape our country’s view on immigration. Not only is Bob Worsley a keen researcher and a deep thinker...


Marketing Plan

Targeted outreach to national media, local media in Arizona, Utah, and DC; political podcasts; immigration-focused reporters; Mormon communities

Targeted outreach to national media, local media in Arizona, Utah, and DC; political podcasts; immigration-focused reporters; Mormon communities


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Well subjects like this are always an eye opener. Can cause so many arguments. The book certainly gives you a lot to ponder. Is the authors thoughts how you think life should look at immigration. Very interesting read. Lots of great valid points. Gives you a lot to think about as I say. Definitely a book that would go down well in a book club. It would gather lots of opinions. Good honest read

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