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Engels | Druk: 1 | Hardcover | 9781451695991 | 423 pagina's
Chris Matthews - 9781451695991
Engels | Druk: 1 | Hardcover | 9781451695991 | 423 pagina's
Tip and the Gipper is a magnificent personal history of a time when two great political opponents served together for the benefit of the country.
TIP AND THE GIPPER is a magnificent personal history of a time when two great political opponents served together for the benefit of the country. Chris Matthews was an eyewitness to this story as a top aide to Speaker of the House Tip ONeill, who waged a principled war of political ideals with President Reagan from 1980 to 1986. Together, the two men forged compromises that shaped Americas future and became one of historys most celebrated political pairingsthe epitome of how ideological opposites can get things done.
When Ronald Reagan was elected to the presidency in a landslide victory over Jimmy Carter (for whom Matthews had worked as a speechwriter), Speaker ONeill realized Americans had voted for a change. For the first time in his career, ONeill also found himself thrust into the national spotlight as the highest-ranking leader of the Democratic Partythe most visible and respected challenger to President Reagans agenda of shrinking the government and lowering taxes.
At first, ONeill doubted his ability to compete on the public stage with the charming Hollywood actor, whose polished speeches played well on TV, a medium ONeill had never mastered. Over time, the burly Irishman learned how to fight the popular president on his key issues, relying on legislative craftiness, strong rhetoric, and even guerrilla theater. An old dog can learn new tricks, Tip told his staff. Of ONeill, one of his colleagues said, If Martians came into the House chamber, theyd know instantly who the leader was.
Meanwhile, President Reagan proved to be a much more effective and savvy leader than his rivals had ever expected, achieving major legislative victories on taxes and the federal budget. Reagan and his allies knew how to work the levers of power in Washington. After showing remarkable personal fortitude in the wake of the assassination attempt against him, Reagan never let his political differences with Democrats become personal. He was fond of the veteran Speakers motto that political battles ended at 6 p.m. So when he would phone ONeill, he would say, Hello, Tip, is it after six oclock?
Together, the two leaders fought over the major issues of the daywelfare, taxes, covert military operations, and Social Securitybut found their way to agreements that reformed taxes, saved Social Security, and achieved their common cause of bringing peace to Northern Ireland. ONeills quiet behind-the-scenes support helped Reagan forge his historic Cold Warending bond with Mikhail Gorbachev. They each won some and lost some, and through it all they maintained respect for each others positions and worked to advance the country rather than obstruct progress.
As Matthews notes, There is more than one sort of heroic behavior, and they dont all look the same. Tip and the Gipper is the story of the kind of heroism we need today.
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Tip and the Gipper Engels | Druk: 1 | Hardcover | 9781451695991 | 423 pagina's | |
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Taal | Engels |
Bindwijze | Hardcover |
Druk | 1 |
Verschijningsdatum | oktober 2013 |
Afmetingen | 22,6 x 15 x 2,8 cm |
Aantal pagina's | 423 pagina's |
Illustraties | Nee |
Auteur(s) | Chris Matthews |
Uitgever | Simon & Schuster |
Extra groot lettertype | Nee |
Gewicht | 730 g |
Studieboek | Nee |
Verpakking breedte | 168 mm |
Verpakking hoogte | 32 mm |
Verpakking lengte | 242 mm |
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