American Royalty: The Bush and Clinton Families and the Danger to the American Presidency (The Evolving American Presidency)

If Hillary Clinton won the Democratic Party nomination in 2008, it would continue a trend of a Bush or a Clinton being on a national presidential ticket for the last 28 years in the United States. Never before in the history of the nation have two families dominated the political process in such a manner. This two-family domination has endangered the American presidency as a representative institution and has allowed personal, family issues to dominate policymaking at a crucial time in American history. The problems with the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2008 and the current struggles of the second Bush presidency should give pause to those Americans who are contemplating a second Clinton presidency or a third Bush presidency. By examining the political careers of three Bushes (George H.W., George W. and Jeb) and two Clintons (Bill and Hillary), this book will highlight the problems and the consequences of combining the most powerful political office in the world with family legacies. If Hillary Clinton Wins The Democratic Party Nomination In 2008, It Would Continue A Trend Of A Bush Or A Clinton Being On A National Presidential Ticket For The Last 28 Years In The United States. Never Before In The History Of The Nation Have Two Families Dominated The Political Process In Such A Manner. This Two-family Domination Has 1) Endangered The American Presidency As A Representative Institution. 2) Has Allowed Family Personal Issues To Dominate Policymaking At A Crucial Time In American History. The Current Struggles Of The Second Bush Presidency Should Give Pause To Those Americans Who Are Contemplating A Second Clinton Presidency. By Examining The Political Careers Of 3 Bushes (george H.w., George W. And Jeb And 2 Clintons (bill And Hillary), This Book Will Highlight The Problems And The Consequences Of Combining The Most Powerful Political Office In The World With Family Legacies. Introduction -- American Democracy And Family Presidencies -- Families Matter -- The Father Begins A Dynasty -- The Clintons Take Power -- The Bush Redemption -- From First Lady To President? -- The Prince In Waiting. Matthew T. Corrigan. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [209]-217) And Index.

If Hillary Clinton won the Democratic Party nomination in 2008, it would continue a trend of a Bush or a Clinton being on a national presidential ticket for the last 28 years in the United States. Never before in the history of the nation have two families dominated the political process in such a manner. This two-family domination has endangered the American presidency as a representative institution and has allowed personal, family issues to dominate policymaking at a crucial time in American history. The problems with the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2008 and the current struggles of the second Bush presidency should give pause to those Americans who are contemplating a second Clinton presidency or a third Bush presidency. By examining the political careers of three Bushes (George H.W., George W. and Jeb) and two Clintons (Bill and Hillary), this book will highlight the problems and the consequences of combining the most powerful political office in the world with family legacies.

Cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 12 One: Introduction......Page 14 Two: American Democracy and Family Presidencies......Page 24 Three: Families Matter......Page 42 Four: The Father Begins a Dynasty......Page 68 Five: The Clintons Take Power......Page 90 Six: The Bush Redemption......Page 124 Seven: From First Lady to President?......Page 166 Eight: The Prince in Waiting......Page 192 Notes......Page 208 Bibliography......Page 222 A......Page 232 B......Page 233 C......Page 237 D......Page 241 E......Page 242 F......Page 243 H......Page 244 J......Page 245 L......Page 246 M......Page 247 N......Page 248 P......Page 249 R......Page 250 S......Page 252 T......Page 253 U......Page 254 W......Page 255 Y......Page 256 The Bush-Clinton families' hold on the American presidency is a danger to the presidency itself and American democracy. This two-family domination has 1) endangered the American presidency as a representative institution 2) has allowed family personal issues to dominate policymaking at a crucial time in American history 3) has fed an out of control American political system that thrives too much on name recognition and fundraising capability 4) sends a signal to the world community that the American political system is not truly democratic. This book will highlight the problems and the consequences of combining the most powerful political office in the world with family legacies Cover 1 Contents 8 Preface 10 Acknowledgments 12 One: Introduction 14 Two: American Democracy and Family Presidencies 24 Three: Families Matter 42 Four: The Father Begins a Dynasty 68 Five: The Clintons Take Power 90 Six: The Bush Redemption 124 Seven: From First Lady to President? 166 Eight: The Prince in Waiting 192 Notes 208 Bibliography 222 Index 232 A 232 B 233 C 237 D 241 E 242 F 243 G 244 H 244 I 245 J 245 K 246 L 246 M 247 N 248 O 249 P 249 Q 250 R 250 S 252 T 253 U 254 V 255 W 255 Y 256