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Un-Trumping America
Un-Trumping America: A Plan to Make America a Democracy Again | Dan Pfeiffer
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Yes We (Still) Can and cohost of Pod Save America, a sharp political playbook for how Democrats can take on Trump, McConnell, Fox News, and the rest of the right-wing circus dominating American politics. There is nothing more important than beating Donald Trump in 2020, but defeating Trump is just the start of this timely book. Un-Trumping America offers readers three critical insights: first, Trump is not an aberration, but rather the logical extension of the modern Republican Party; second, how Democrats can defeat Trump in 2020; and third, preventing the likes of Trump from ever happening again with a plan to fix democracy. While the catalog of the president's crimes is long and growing, undoing Trumpism -- the political platform of racism, authoritarianism, and plutocracy that gave rise to Trump and defines the Republican Party -- is a long and continuing fight. Through a craven, cynical strategy engineered by Mitch McConnell, funded by the Kochs, and fueled by Fox News propaganda, Republicans have rigged American politics to drown out the voices of the people in favor of the powerful. Without an aggressive response that recognizes who the Republicans are and what they have done, American democracy as we know it won't survive this moment and a conservative, shrinking, mostly white minority will govern the country for decades. Un-Trumping America dismantles toxic Trumpism and offers a way forward. Dan Pfeiffer worked for nearly twenty years at the center of Democratic politics, from the campaign trail to Capitol Hill to Barack Obama's White House. But it was Trump's victory and Republicans' incessant aiding and abetting of Trumpism that has radicalized his thinking. Here, Pfeiffer urges Democrats to embrace bold solutions -- from fixing the courts to abolishing the electoral college to eliminating the filibuster -- in order to make America more democratic (and Democratic). Un-Trumping America is a powerful call for Democrats and progressives to get smarter, tougher, and more aggressive without becoming a paler shade of orange.
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seibelsays
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This might have resonated more had I read it prior to now.

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Melismatic
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If you‘re an American liberal who follows the news (or listens to Pod Save America), nothing presented here is new but it doesn‘t make it any less eloquent or important. I def recommend the podcast (even if you just check in once in a while or its sister podcast Lovett Or Leave It, which is more humorous).

MargaretPinardAuthor Yes! I like listening to the one with Jon, Tommy, and Jon...for some reason I don‘t like Dan‘s voice. I listened to his last audiobook anyway, but I prefer the others for weekly updates on YouTube 😬🤩👍🏼 4y
Melismatic @MargaretPinardAuthor I agree - I feel like Dan is the “serious” older brother so the comraderie/chemistry is different lol (edited) 4y
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Catchy title, but this political and social commentary by former Obama staffer, and Pod Save America cohost, Dan Pfeiffer, is about much more than the shit show that is Trump‘s America. It‘s a roadmap to possibly fixing our very broken two-party system and massively flawed voting process. A very timely and provocative read! I‘ve never listened to his podcast, but I should start!

Leftcoastzen The podcast is great! You would enjoy it I think! I need to get to this book! Dan and a different guest each session are critiquing political ads on YouTube, short and sweet . 4y
britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen Thanks - I need to check out both! 4y
Chrissyreadit @britt_brooke @Leftcoastzen I need both the book and the podcast. I‘m so disheartened by all of it. And of people considering progressive radical. 4y
britt_brooke @Chrissyreadit Very frustrating times. We are so divided, it‘s sickening. 4y
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Jen2
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Good stuff!!

Leftcoastzen I need this! 4y
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crhealey
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Reading and remote teaching WWII at my makeshift desk. #teachersoflitsy #socialdistancing #imissgoingtoschool 😩😩😩

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AlexGeorge
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I listen to “Pod Save America” religiously. Dan Pfeiffer, one of the hosts, is passionate, smart, and very funny. As is this book. Bracing and honest, it‘s a thought-provoking analysis of what‘s happened in the past few years and what needs to happen next. Please read it!

Hooked_on_books What a cover! 4y
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CoffeeK8
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This week was a fun reading week.
📚 5 books completed
🎧 3 audio
📚 2 books
🏛 3 library
#bookreport #weeklyforcast

kspenmoll So impressed! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 4y
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CoffeeK8
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Obviously this book is preaching to choir, but I‘m a member of the choir and I loved it. Much of the book was new, but had the same feelings as listening to the podcasts. #friendofthepid

Dcueto Putting it on my list!!! 4y
kspenmoll Stacking! 4y
CoffeeK8 @kspenmoll you‘ll love it! 4y
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CoffeeK8
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Today‘s weather is so beautiful! I can‘t believe it‘s February #audiowalk

Riveted_Reader_Melissa Great gate! 4y
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BarbaraTheBibliophage
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Despite a nasty cold, I heard Dan Pfeiffer last night at my local independent bookstore, Midtown Scholar in Harrisburg. It was an absolutely packed house, despite being a mostly red part of PA. The store did a stupendous job of managing the crowd. And Dan was interviewed by fellow activist DeRay McKesson. Such a fantastic night!

Only sad thing is I was just too sick and tired to wait in the giant line. I have a signed but not personalized book.

Itchyfeetreader Feel better soon x 4y
TheBookStacker I‘m jealous! I love the Pod Save America boys! 4y
dragondrool Feel better!
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BarbaraTheBibliophage @Itchyfeetreader @dragondrool Thanks—every day is a little better! 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @TheBookStacker It was very cool—he‘s touring now for the new book. Maybe he‘s coming near you! 4y
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TheBookStacker
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1. Fluent in a English, Passable Italian and Spanish.
2. Unfortunately I have yet to read a 5 star book this year
3. Just had a plain ole salad 🥗
4. 😂🥰🙄
5. 💗
#FriyayIntro

ju.ca.no Fingers crossed that you‘ll soon have a five star read🤗🤗 4y
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CoffeeK8
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I‘m a longtime Friend of the Pod and can‘t wait to dig into this book.