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Janet Bruno, former Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Merrimac, MA, and CEO of Marlboro Cooperative Bank:
“This book shows how the renewal of grassroots political participation provides the basis for a better political future.”
Steve Jarding, Fellow, Institute of Politics, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University:
“For readers who are both wishing to better understand the failures of our current electoral process, and who are looking for practical solutions to make our political system work, We, the People is the right book at the right time. In it, Peter Bearse exposes the many structural weaknesses in our electoral foundation. Equally important, he offers a blueprint for political reform and participation that would go a very long way to correcting the most glaring flaws in our system. We, the People is a vitally important read.”
Dan Shea, Director of the Center for Political Participation, Assoc.Professor of Political Science, Allegheny College, and author of Transforming Democracy…and many other highly regarded political science books and articles:
“The American party system has undergone significant changes in the last few decades. This book presents important material on these adjustments. It should be of interest to both scholars and party operatives, and anyone concerned about the long-term stability of our electoral process.”
Alan Everett, former Mayor of Sedona, Arizona:
“The absolute best “how to” book for grassroots political action. It demonstrates that you can make a difference.”
Bob Gannett, Executive Director, Institute for Community Empowerment, Chicago, and author of “Bowling Ninepins in Tocqueville’s Township”:
“Peter Bearse has written a sweeping account of the hazardous state of democracy in America, arguing that our democratic ship has been hijacked by a boarding party of shrewd, cynical political professionals. Bearse issues an urgent plea for the wise, principled American majority to take back its precious cargo. Best of all, based on years of immersion in American political life, he provides oceans of practical advice on how we can do so.”
David King, Assoc. Prof. of Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University:
“We (the academic community) have been clamoring for someone to bridge the gap between staid scholarship and stately political practice. We, the People does just that. Peter Bearse has a keen eye for political parties and a reformer’s vision for a revitalized political community.”
Carroll Miller, Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives, 1987-1992 and State Senator, 1992-2003, Wyoming Senate District 19 (Big Horn/S. Park Counties):
“This is a controversial book, a book that citizens of any democracy should read and would ignore at their peril. Its Massachusetts author is very perceptive.”
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