First published 2010
Pollster Scott Rasmussen presents his central argument that Americans share a common frustration with the current political system. Drawing from over ten years of polling data, he contends that citizens believe the system fails them, that politicians serve themselves rather than the public, and that neither Democrats nor Republicans offer real solutions. Rasmussen argues that Americans reject governance imposed from any ideological direction. Instead, they desire the power to govern themselves directly. The book examines how meaningful change happens outside the political arena, in the private actions of individuals rather than in legislative halls. Political strategists from both parties have praised the work, with Pat Caddell calling it brilliant and Joe Trippi describing it as perfectly timed. Rasmussen broadens the discussion beyond electoral politics to show how citizens create positive change through personal initiative and community action, suggesting that America's greatest achievements come from individual hearts and minds rather than government institutions.
Genres: american, political-science, politics, social-issues, 21st-century, american-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, social-commentary
76 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform