The thoughts on reclaiming the American dreamObama, Barack Hussein(1961- ...)creatortextbiographyBiographies.nyuNew YorkCrown Publisherscop. 20062006monographiceng

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1 v. (375 p.) ; 25 cmSenator 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.specializedBarack Obama.Includes index.n-us---Obama, BarackUnited States.Congress.Senate. Since 2001 fast LegislatorsUnited StatesBiographyAfrican American legislatorsBiographyNational characteristics, AmericanIdeals (Philosophy)E901.1.O23 A3 03072376999780307237699ZWZ07121720240709104732.0ocn493549651fre