Through his analysis of the New Deal, Savage shows how Roosevelt made use of these programs to develop a policy agenda for the Democratic party, to establish a liberal ideology, and, most important, to create a coalition of interest groups and voting blocs that would continue to sustain the party... číst celé
Focusing on presidential party leadership during the 1960s, the book delves into the significant impacts of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson on the Democratic Party. Utilizing primary sources and extensive interviews, it uncovers the complexities of their influences amidst a backdrop of political turbulence, offering a nuanced perspective on their legacies and the party's evolution during a pivotal era in American history.