The thoughts on reclaiming the American dream Obama, Barack. creator text biography nyu New York Crown Publishers c2006 2006 1st ed. monographic eng

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375 p. ; 25 cm. Senator Obama calls for a different brand of politics--a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship and alienated by the "endless clash of armies" we see in Congress and on the campaign trail; a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of our democracy. He explores those forces--from the fear of losing, to the perpetual need to raise money, to the power of the media--that can stifle even the best-intentioned politician. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families, the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and the transnational threats--from terrorism to pandemic--that gather beyond our shores. And he grapples with the role that faith plays in a democracy. Only by returning to the principles that gave birth to our Constitution, he says, can Americans repair a broken political process, and restore to working order a government dangerously out of touch with millions of ordinary Americans.--From publisher description. Republicans and Democrats -- Values -- Our Constitution -- Politics -- Opportunity -- Faith -- Race -- The world beyond our borders -- Family. Barack Obama. Includes index. n-us--- Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Philosophy United States. Congress. Senate Biography African American legislators Biography Ideals (Philosophy) Legislators United States Biography National characteristics, American United States Politics and government Philosophy United States Politics and government 2001- E901.1.O23 A3 2006 973/.04960730092 B 0307237699 2006-028967 DLC 081021 20230110144935.0