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Democracy Heading South: National Politics in the Shadow of Dixie

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Cochran argues in a well researched and thoughtful approach that the South's political history is playing out in today's national politics. Using examples throughout Southern history, the book illustrates that special interest, voter apathy, and spin are all nothing new to the political process. I also found his account of the future of the Democratic party interesting. Overall this book is an interesting read for those interested in politics. I would recommend this book especially those who are interested in learning more about politics in the South.

The Author is evidently sorry about his own Sothern Heritage. My guess that he wrote this biased, simplistic trash to feel better about himself. Must have had alot of guilt about the political direction his homeland as taken since 1980. Barbs aside, If you are a closed minded Bush hating robot you will love this book. If you are a conservative you will just laugh. However,if you are honestly wanting to improve your understanding of the current American political situation you will not find much of value here. This is more angry, bitter, leftwing sour grapes that you have already seen from the Marxist Micheal Moore and Socialist Al Franken.

Note that even the title of the book puts down the South; must be a form of self loathing. The book does have one truth- The rise of the South in the last quarter of the 20th century and its increasing ability to influence the US political sitiuation. The South's increasing population, economic and political power; coupled with a sharp turn to the Republican party has indeed altered politics to the point of a left winger
like Howard Dean saying that he wants to be "The Candidate for guys with Confederate flags on their pickups". The Author- My guess a fustrated liberial TRIAL LAWYER knows this too. His home region becoming the tip of the Conservative spear. You know thats gotta hurt. I know my review is biased but so is ALL of American Politics in the first decade of the 21st century.

Paul