The Underdog in American Politics [electronic resource] : The Democratic Party and Liberal Values /
Trautman, K.author.
One major party in American politics, the Democrats, has consciously identified itself with underdogs. This book analyzes the relationship between the party and the main political ideology of its base: liberalism.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Culture and underdogs: the endearing appeal -- The political culture and core ideals of democrats -- The founders and the great commoner: Jefferson, Jackson and Bryan -- The glory days: FDR to Humphrey -- The 1970s and 1980s: Mcgovern, Carter, Hart and Jackson -- The 1990s to 2004: Bill Clinton, Al Gore and Howard Dean -- Barack Obama and the future of the democratic party.
One major party in American politics, the Democrats, has consciously identified itself with underdogs. This book analyzes the relationship between the party and the main political ideology of its base: liberalism.
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Political science.
Europe-Politics and government.
Democracy.
Political Science.
European Politics.
Democracy.