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His most well known book "''Rules for Radicals''", in addition to its influence among leftists, became a useful tool for members of the [[Tea Party Movement]].  Organizations like [[FreedomWorks]] handed out copies of the book to members of its leadership and would use it to train activists all across the country.<ref>[https://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/freedomworks-doing-alinsky-strategy-training/ FreedomWorks doing Alinsky strategy training]</ref><ref>[http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577177272926154002 Two Ways to Play the 'Alinsky' Card], [[Wall Street Journal]]</ref>

His most well known book "''Rules for Radicals''", in addition to its influence among leftists, became a useful tool for members of the [[Tea Party Movement]].  Organizations like [[FreedomWorks]] handed out copies of the book to members of its leadership and would use it to train activists all across the country.<ref>[https://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/freedomworks-doing-alinsky-strategy-training/ FreedomWorks doing Alinsky strategy training]</ref><ref>[http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052970204624204577177272926154002 Two Ways to Play the 'Alinsky' Card], [[Wall Street Journal]]</ref>

Alinsky has played a role in several presidential elections.  In the [[Presidential Election 2012]], candidate [[Newt Gingrich]] declared that [[President Obama]] "is legitimately and authentically a Saul Alinsky radical", routinely bringing up Alinsky during the primaries.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/12/newt-gingrich-president-barack-obama-is-legitimately-and-authentically-a-saul-alinsky-radical-video/ Newt Gingrich: President Barack Obama is "Legitimately and Authentically a Saul Alinsky Radical" (Video)], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sarah-palin-defends-newt-against-cannibal-gop/ Sarah Palin defends Newt against "cannibal" GOP], [[CBS News]]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2012/03/bill_moyers_progressive_propagandist.html Bill Moyers, Progressive Propagandist], [[American Thinker]]</ref><ref>[http://www.mrc.org/bias-alerts/cnn-bypasses-obama-alinsky-ties-links-tea-party-alinsky CNN Bypasses Obama-Alinsky Ties, but Links Tea Party to Alinsky], [[Media Research Center]]</ref>  During the [[2016 presidential election]], then candidate [[Ben Carson]] urged Americans to read the book ''Rules for Radicals'' to get a better grasp on the tactics used by community organizers.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/05/22/why-is-dr-ben-carson-urging-americans-to-read-saul-alinskys-rules-for-radicals/ Why Is Dr. Ben Carson Urging Americans to Read Saul Alinsky’s 'Rules for Radicals'?], [[The Blaze]]</ref>  Carson again brought up Alinsky at the RNC, pointing out that [[Hillary Clinton]]'s "Hero" is Saul Alinsky.<ref>[http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/12/carson-we-need-to-inform-people-about-hillary-clintons-hero-n2176897 Carson: We Need to Inform People About Hillary Clinton's Radical Hero]</ref>

Alinsky has played a role in several presidential elections.  In the [[Presidential Election 2012]], candidate [[Newt Gingrich]] declared that [[President Obama]] "is legitimately and authentically a Saul Alinsky radical", routinely bringing up Alinsky during the primaries.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/12/newt-gingrich-president-barack-obama-is-legitimately-and-authentically-a-saul-alinsky-radical-video/ Newt Gingrich: President Barack Obama is "Legitimately and Authentically a Saul Alinsky Radical" (Video)], [[Gateway Pundit]]</ref><ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sarah-palin-defends-newt-against-cannibal-gop/ Sarah Palin defends Newt against "cannibal" GOP], [[CBS News]]</ref><ref>[http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2012/03/bill_moyers_progressive_propagandist.html Bill Moyers, Progressive Propagandist], [[American Thinker]]</ref><ref>[http://www.mrc.org/bias-alerts/cnn-bypasses-obama-alinsky-ties-links-tea-party-alinsky CNN Bypasses Obama-Alinsky Ties, but Links Tea Party to Alinsky], [[Media Research Center]]</ref>  It was also learned that [[Mitt Romney]]'s father [[George Romney]] knew Alinsky and was sympathetic to his views.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2012/01/25/saul-alinsky-and-the-romneys-progressive-activism/ Saul Alinsky and the Romneys' Progressive Activism]</ref><ref>[http://www.unifiedpatriots.com/2012/01/24/when-liberal-governor-george-romney-met-saul-alinsky/ When Liberal Governor George Romney Met Saul Alinsky]</ref>  Governor Romney said in 1968: "''I think you ought to listen to Alinsky.''"<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=_QLoF5iz6-QC&pg=PT132 Romney's Way: A Man and an Idea]</ref>

 

During the [[2016 presidential election]], then candidate [[Ben Carson]] urged Americans to read the book ''Rules for Radicals'' to get a better grasp on the tactics used by community organizers.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/05/22/why-is-dr-ben-carson-urging-americans-to-read-saul-alinskys-rules-for-radicals/ Why Is Dr. Ben Carson Urging Americans to Read Saul Alinsky’s 'Rules for Radicals'?], [[The Blaze]]</ref>  Carson again brought up Alinsky at the RNC, pointing out that [[Hillary Clinton]]'s "Hero" is Saul Alinsky.<ref>[http://townhall.com/tipsheet/cortneyobrien/2016/06/12/carson-we-need-to-inform-people-about-hillary-clintons-hero-n2176897 Carson: We Need to Inform People About Hillary Clinton's Radical Hero]</ref>

Comparisons during the 2016 election revealed that [[Michelle Obama]] plagiarized Alinsky for one of her speeches during the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008]].<ref>[http://www.allenbwest.com/michellejesse/look-who-michelle-obama-was-caught-plagiarizing-dnc-speech-from Look who Michelle Obama was CAUGHT plagiarizing DNC speech from...]</ref>

Comparisons during the 2016 election revealed that [[Michelle Obama]] plagiarized Alinsky for one of her speeches during the [[United States Presidential Election, 2008]].<ref>[http://www.allenbwest.com/michellejesse/look-who-michelle-obama-was-caught-plagiarizing-dnc-speech-from Look who Michelle Obama was CAUGHT plagiarizing DNC speech from...]</ref>