Title: Our politics : reflections on political life /
Authors: Kane, Douglas, 1940-
Year: 2019
Subjects: Kane, Douglas,; Politicians Illinois Biography.; Legislators Illinois Biography; Legislators; Politicians; Politics and government.; Illinois Politics and government; Illinois
Contents: Personal and public perceptions -- The no and yes of politics -- It's a deal -- The power structure has changed: all politics is (not) local (anymore) -- Will you be our candidate? -- It's a play, and you are the lead actor -- Politics is a team sport -- Yes is always the right answer -- What do I know about that? -- There ought to be a law -- Make the rules, win the game -- You always know when the governor is serious -- Lead me not into temptation -- Everybody wants to go to heaven; nobody wants to die -- Not in my backyard -- Summoning the better angels of our nature -- The world is run by those who show up -- Reflections going forward.