Victory: How a Progressive Democratic Party Can Win the Presidency: How a Progressive Democratic Party Can Win the Presidency

The author of this book is an unabashed liberal democrat. He argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need to be properly understood if progressives and the Democratic party are to win the presidency and govern effectively. The book has three parts: myths and realities of public opinion; current party coalitions - their strengths and weaknesses; a programme for progressive Democrats. Foreword / Stephen J. Wayne -- 1. Introduction -- Pt. 1. The American Public In The 1990s: Myths And Realities. 2. What Matters To People: The Myth Of Charisma In American Politics. 3. The L Word: The Myth Of The Death Of Liberalism. 4. Read My Lips: The Myths About Public Attitudes On Taxes -- Pt. 2. Party Coalitions In The 1990s. 5. The Myth Of A Republican Lock On The Electoral College. 6. The Democrats: Whatever Happened To The New Deal Coalition? 7. The Republicans: United Right? -- Pt. 3. Building A Progressive Democratic Party. 8. Making Politics Matter Again: The Politics Of Inclusion. 9. Rebuilding The Democratic Party: Politics From The Bottom Up. Arthur Sanders. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 180-184) And Index. An unabashed liberal democrat, the author argues that there are a number of myths and half-truths about American politics that need to be properly understood if progressives and the Democratic party are to win the Presidency and govern effectively.