| Description |
xxiii, 208 pages ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
American tribalism -- The disappearing dream -- Reclaiming our democracy -- Drawing a line in the sand -- The money stream -- Government leaders, not party leaders -- Debate and democracy -- Rearrange the furniture -- Rivals, not enemies -- The partisan presidency -- Declarations of independence -- Beyond partisanship -- The way forward. |
| Summary |
A former congressman draws on his first-hand experience with legislative battles to present a solution-based, practical way to break the stranglehold of the political party system and banish the negative effects of partisan warfare. |
| Subject |
Political parties -- United States.
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Political parties. |
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United States. |
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Democracy -- United States.
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Democracy. |
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Polarization (Social sciences) -- United States.
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Polarization (Social sciences) |
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Two-party systems -- United States.
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Two-party systems. |
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Divided government -- United States.
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Divided government. |
| ISBN |
9780300184563 alkaline paper |
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0300184565 alkaline paper |
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