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1595583947
EAN
9781595583949
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Grand Illusion: The Fantasy of Voter Choice in a Two-party Tyr...
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Publisher
New Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1595583947
ISBN-13
9781595583949
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63850731

Product Key Features

Book Title
Grand Illusion : the Myth of Voter Choice in a Two-Party Tyranny
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Political Process / Campaigns & Elections, American Government / General, Political Process / Political Parties
Publication Year
2009
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science
Author
Theresa Amato
Format
Hardcover

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Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
24.9 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.4 in

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Trade
Dewey Edition
22
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"Until you have run, as I did, outside the two major parties, it is impossible to imagine the injustices of the two-party-tilted electoral process. Theresa Amato masterfully exposes the horrors faced by third-party and Independent candidates seeking the chance to compete and provide political choices for the American voter." John Anderson, former Independent presidential candidate and chair of the Center for Voting and Democracy "Theresa Amato takes the biggest swing--not a jab, but a roundhouse punch--at America's corrupt electoral system." Phil Donahue, "Until you have run, as I did, outside the two major parties, it is impossible to imagine the injustices of the two-party-tilted electoral process. Theresa Amato masterfully exposes the horrors faced by third-party and Independent candidates seeking the chance to compete and provide political choices for the American voter." -John Anderson, former Independent presidential candidate and chair of the Center for Voting and Democracy "Theresa Amato takes the biggest swing--not a jab, but a roundhouse punch--at America's corrupt electoral system." -Phil Donahue
Dewey Decimal
324.973
Synopsis
As the national campaign manager for Ralph Nader's historic runs for president in 2000 and 2004, Theresa Amato had a rare ringside role in two of the most hotly contested presidential elections this country has seen. In Grand Illusion , she gives us a witty, thoughtful critique of the American electoral system, as well as a powerful argument for opening up the contest to competition. Busting the national myth that "anyone can grow up and be President of the United States," Amato shows how independent and third-party candidates face egregious structural barriers that prevent them from fully participating in the race or even getting their names on the ballot. In addition to waging effective voter campaigns, these candidates must simultaneously fend off preposterous numbers of legal challenges from the two major parties--during twelve weeks of Nader's '04 run, as many as twenty-five lawsuits were filed in an effort to squash his campaign. Amato makes a powerful case for specific federal reforms in the United States' arcane system of ballot access laws, complex regulations, and partisan control of elections. Along the way, she also offers a spirited history of how third-party and Independent candidates have kept important issues on the table in elections past and contribute to our political life as a society. Despite the dramatic run-up to the historic 2008 election and the efforts of both Obama and McCain to set themselves apart, the national political debate occurs in a very narrow range that's defined by two major parties, which are both influenced by the same corporations, special interest groups, and lobbyists. And on election day, there just aren't the kinds of genuine options that a healthy, multi-party democracy should offer. Looking beyond the Nader story to campaigns waged by challengers John Anderson, Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and others, Amato shows how limiting ourselves to two candidates deprives our country of a robust political life, strips would-be contenders of their First Amendment rights, and cheats voters out of meaningful political choice., Ralph Nader's former campaign manager "takes the biggest swing--not a jab, but a roundhouse punch--at America's corrupt electoral system" (Phil Donahue). As the national campaign manager for Ralph Nader's historic runs for president in 2000 and 2004, Theresa Amato had a rare ringside role in two of the most hotly contested presidential elections this country has seen. In Grand Illusion , she gives us a witty, thoughtful critique of the American electoral system, as well as a powerful argument for opening up the contest as if people and their daily lives mattered. While making the case for specific reforms in the United States' arcane system of ballot access laws, complex federal regulations, and partisan control of elections, Amato also offers a spirited history of how third-party and Independent candidates have kept important issues on the table in elections past and contribute to our country's political life. Even the most fervent Nader critics will think twice about Nader's role in 2000, thanks to Amato's trenchant factual analysis. Looking beyond the Nader story to campaigns waged by challengers John Anderson, Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and others, Amato shows how limiting ourselves to two candidates deprives our country of a robust political life, strips would-be contenders of their free speech and association rights, and cheats voters out of meaningful political choices. "Amato displays an encyclopedic knowledge of election law, and her recommendations for election reform, including a comprehensive plan for 'Federal Administration and Financing of Elections, ' are crucial contributions to the debate over election law." -- Publishers Weekly, Ralph Nader's former campaign manager "takes the biggest swing--not a jab, but a roundhouse punch--at America's corrupt electoral system" (Phil Donahue). As the national campaign manager for Ralph Nader's historic runs for president in 2000 and 2004, Theresa Amato had a rare ringside role in two of the most hotly contested presidential elections this country has seen. In Grand Illusion , she gives us a witty, thoughtful critique of the American electoral system, as well as a powerful argument for opening up the contest as if people and their daily lives mattered. While making the case for specific reforms in the United States' arcane system of ballot access laws, complex federal regulations, and partisan control of elections, Amato also offers a spirited history of how third-party and Independent candidates have kept important issues on the table in elections past and contribute to our country's political life. Even the most fervent Nader critics will think twice about Nader's role in 2000, thanks to Amato's trenchant factual analysis. Looking beyond the Nader story to campaigns waged by challengers John Anderson, Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and others, Amato shows how limiting ourselves to two candidates deprives our country of a robust political life, strips would-be contenders of their free speech and association rights, and cheats voters out of meaningful political choices. "Amato displays an encyclopedic knowledge of election law, and her recommendations for election reform, including a comprehensive plan for 'Federal Administration and Financing of Elections,' are crucial contributions to the debate over election law." -- Publishers Weekly, A smart, provocative and wildly entertaining personal-narrative-plus-analysis by Ralph Nader's campaign managerillustrating just how destructive the US two-party system can be for democracy.
LC Classification Number
JK1976

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