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Neighbours in Arms
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Senator Pressler
In 2013, the film American Hustle was released. Its 1979 ABSCAM-inspired plot created renewed public interest in Larry Pressler, the South Dakota senator who was the only public official to turn down the illegal FBI bribe. He immediately reported the incident to the FBI. When Senator Pressler was told Walter Cronkite referred to him on the evening news as a "hero" he stated, "I do not consider myself a hero... what have we come to if turning down a bribe is 'heroic'?" Capitalizing on the public's renewed interest, Pressler, who was disillusioned by the partisan two-party system, chose to get back in the ring. It had been eighteen years since he left office, but with an open Senate seat in 20...
Last of Its Kind - First of This Kind:
It was a tale of two cycles. The 1990 Senate election landscape rewarded popular incumbents and was largely devoid of national themes. There were colorful, headline grabbing moments and a near-shocker or two yet all but one Senator seeking another term was granted it. The 1992 landscape had no such clarity. A downward economy sparked the call for new ideas and backlash from the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill sexual harassment hearings started a furious movement that led to the “Year of the Woman.” Both themes converged to set the stage for “change.” The precursor was an unexpected race in Pennsylvania between those two cycles that, but for a plane crash would not have happened. This book profiles the most competitive races of those cycles. Readers will become acquainted with the issues, personalities and the men and women who personified the status quo, change and everything in between.
Running for Office
"Providing practical insights and vote-winning tips, this book is an invaluable resource for candidates - newcomer, challenger and experienced incumbent alike - pursuing a political career at any level." "As campaigns have become more expensive, sophisticated, and competitive, today's candidates need a clear understanding of the challenges they will face - as well as the tools and techniques available to them." "Put together in one place for the first time, Running for Office covers the essentials of assembling a winning campaign, from big-picture items to the smallest details."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
