Across the Aisle : why bipartisanship works for America / edited by Jill Long Thompson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Long Thompson, Jill, 1952- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political culture--United States.

Political culture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (208 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Across the Aisle, edited by Jill Long Thompson, explores the importance of bipartisanship in American democracy. Through a collection of essays from influential political figures such as Marcy Kaptur, Trent Lott, and Tom Daschle, the book emphasizes collaboration and compromise as essential tools for governance. It highlights historical and contemporary examples where bipartisan efforts have led to significant progress, such as the construction of the World War II Memorial and the restoration of the Great Lakes. The book is intended for readers interested in political science and governance, aiming to inspire cooperation for future challenges. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Preface: Achieving Progress through Bipartisanship / Marcy Kaptur

Acknowledgments

Introduction: America Is Facing a Crisis Point / Trent Lott and Tom Daschle

Part I: Bipartisanship and America

1. Bipartisanship and a Stronger Democracy in American History / John Harwood

2. Reflections on Bipartisanship / Todd Young

3. Collaboration, Compromise, and Bipartisanship / Dan Glickman

4. Why Bipartisanship Is Such Hard Work / Marjorie Randon Hershey

Part II: Bipartisanship at Work

5. What Bipartisanship Really Looks Like / André Carson

6. Bipartisanship and Leadership / Olympia Snowe

7. Bipartisanship and Medicare Payment Reform / Allyson Y. Schwartz and Charlene MacDonald

8. Legions of Cosponsors for the Military / Jason Altmire

9. Public Safety Is Not a Partisan Matter / Curt Weldon

10. Bipartisanship Needed to Reduce Gun Violence / Paul Helmke

11. Working Together for a Healthier Environment / Don Bonker

12. A Bipartisan Agenda for Defending Free Enterprise, Assuring Honest Government, and Fighting Climate Change / Richard W. Painter

Afterword: Bipartisanship Is Essential to Democracy / Jill Long Thompson

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ISBN:

0-253-07073-2

0-253-07072-4

OCLC:

1429742924