First published 1996
Democratic strategist James Carville mounts a fierce defense of progressive politics against Republican budget cutting initiatives. Writing as a top advisor to President Clinton during the era of the GOP's Contract with America, Carville systematically dismantles conservative claims that slashing government spending will solve America's problems. He combines sharp political analysis with folksy humor and historical examples to make his case for robust federal programs. Carville argues that effective government must retain the capacity to educate, nourish, heal, protect and house its people. The book provides Democrats and progressives with concrete talking points and strategic guidance for primary campaigns. Drawing on political anecdotes and debunking conservative myths, Carville delivers a compact manual for countering right wing arguments while celebrating American strengths.
Genres: american, political-science, activism, american-history
Vibes: fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
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