Anybody notice the simularity between the Repubs and the Freedom Party?

[Solon]

Ok so I was reading this book, called "American Empire: The Victorious Opposition" by Harry Turtledove, and I find the similarities between the Freedom Party in that book and the Republican party of today to be frightening. First let me give some backgound and summary on the book and the history, or alternate as the case may be, for it. This book is based on an alternate history that started at a point of divergence on 7/10/1862, when a courier for the Army of Northern Virginia did not lose his cigars. Wrapped in those cigars were the positions of all the major forces of the Confederate Army, and in our timeline they were discovered by a private in the Union Army, and gave the Union a huge advantage in the the Civil War. Of course without that advantage the South possibly could have won, and that is where this universe begins. The American Empire Series begins at the end of the Great War, the States fought again, but this time the US beat the Confederates, badly. These books are very political, showing all sides, just one reason why I like them. For example, here is the Political Breakdown of the United States' major parties, as of 1933:
Socialist Party, majority in both houses of congress and the presidency.
Democrats, (mostly right wing) next largest party, considerable minorities in both houses.
Republicans, third largest party, politically in between the Socialists and the Democrats, considered a minor party. (Abe Lincoln bolted from them to help form the Socialist Party, taking most of thier members with him, in the 1880's).
And now the Political Breakdown of the Confederate States by major parties, as of 1933:
Freedom Party, majority in both houses and the Presidency (enforce thier rule with "Stalwarts" and "Guards", "What's good for the party is good for the country").
Whigs, second largest party, basically old fashioned conservatives, accomplished little when in power, accomplishing less now.
Radical Liberals, a misnomer of a name being mostly moderates, but also not very popular in the conservative country either, a minor party.
So that's the breakdown, the thing I find interesting is that Harry Turtledove puts an "American" perspective on the rise of fascism in a country not so far removed from our own. That is a reasonable basis for comparison, and I would note that all the American Empire books were written since GWB* was "installed" into office. I don't know Harry Turtledove's political bent, however he seems to illustrate what an American Socialist Party would act like when it gains power, relatively accurately, and also illustrates the turbulent times that were the beginning half of the 20th century, particularly with unions and the plight of workers. They entire series of books based on this universe is interesting, and can enlighten as well as entertain.
The Entire Series:
"How Few Remain"<--based in 1880's
The "Great War" Series<--guess what years these take place in :)
The "American Empire" Series<--After the Great War of course
Recommended reading, even if the various point of views are hard (at first) to get used to.

[WoodrowFan]

1. Turtledove

I quit partway thorugh "How Few Remain" but I'll have to restart reading. I love Turtledove and devoured his "World War" Series.

Question: was Wilson President of the CSA in his Great War books, and if so, which party??