Get this party started
Subtitle: how progressives can fight back and win
By: edited by Matthew R. Kerbel.
Contributors: Kerbel, Matthew Robert, 1958-
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Lanham, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
Subjects: Democratic Party (U.S.); Progressivism (United States politics); United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-
Description: A collection of essays reviews the Bush agenda over the last four years and provides advice for Democrats and progressives on promoting a political platform that addresses such issues as the deficit, terrorism, health care, energy, and taxes.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Merging message, electoral, and organizational strategies / Matthew R. Kerbel; title: Getting off the road to nowhere / E.J. Dionne; title: Explaining Bush's victory in 2004 (it's terrorism, stupid!) / Alan I. Abramowitz; title: Moving beyond the gender gap / Anna Greenberg; title: Solving the values dilemma / John Kenneth White; title: Seeking the common good / Jim Wallis; title: Crafting policy and message / John Podesta and John Halpin; title: Closing the 527 loophole / Craig Holman; title: Communicating a progressive philosophy / George Lakoff; title: Teaching progressives to "speak American" / David Kusnet; title: Fire the consulants! / Amy Sullivan; title: Powering up Internet campaigns / Zephyr Teachout; title: Blogging for political change / Chris Bowers; title: Conclusion: Blueprint for a progressive era / Matthew R. Kerbel; title: Taking action: talk back and fight back!.