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Summary: Good book, could have been better
Review: This is a well-researched & thought out book that many readers will find interesting. The studies of demographical trends & voting tendencies are particularly relevant to the evolution of American politics. It does fall short in analyzing relevant issues, which I believe dominate the political arena in the US. The authors put a lot of weight on the underlying demographics, rather than on the treatment of important issues. To be fair, this book was written before many current issues had developed and therefore it would naturally be limited. I would recommend the book for any Democrat or moderate remaining optimistic about the political near-future. It does shine some light in the right places.
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Summary: Good analysis as far as it goes...
Review: This presents a convincing argument that the more educated and technologcal post-industrial society emerging now will trend towards voting for Democratic principles. I was skeptical in the extreme; they make a good case EXCEPT for not figuring in the Republicans ability to mask their policies under misleading rhetoric, dominate the news media, rig the vote, slander anyone and lie so boldly no one beleives they could be lying. For a more realistic picture of what the Dems are up against you could start with "The I Hate Republicans Reader" which has an eye opener on almost every page.
This book assumes people want sound policies benefiting most people but those can't compete against lying sleaze-balls like the current Republican party and Fox News.
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Summary: "The Democrats are Returning"
Review: This was a GREAT book if you wanted to learn about political trends over the last 50 years. I often wondered why African Americans voted some Democratic in such high numbers? This book (and others I have read since) discusses how the South turned Republican when politicians such as Barry Goldwater turned against the Voting Rights Act and Civil Rights Act of the 1960's. That is when blacks moved in the Democratic aisle. Ronald Reagan effectively used those racial politics to win the South in the 1980's. Keep in mind the recent comments of former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott. Remember, Lott also made similiar comments when Reagan began his presidential campaign in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Get this book. This is a fun and delightful book for all political persuasions.
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