Scott Rasmussen, an independent pollster for over a decade, poses this thesis in his latest book, In Search of Self-Governance: Americans are united in the belief that our political system is broken, that politicians are corrupt, and that neither major political party has the answers. We don't want to be governed from the left, the right, or the center. We want to govern ourselves. The critical accolades quickly follow -- from both sides of the Beltway. Pat Caddell, Political Strategist and pollster for President Jimmy Carter calls it a "brilliant and thoughtful essay." "This book is dead-on in both its theory and timing," exclaims Joe Trippi, Political Strategist and former campaign manager for Howard Dean, adding, "It poses a worthy and moral challenge to politicians and practitioners of politics to stand up for the people and their right to self-govern." "...In Search of Self-Governance promises to be the type of provocative and compelling tome for the decade to come that The Third Wave and The Tipping Point were in decades past," according to Carter Clews of Liberty Features Syndicate. Dick Morris concurs: "Rasmussen's book is useful and important in that it casts a light on what is happening in the private side of the public sphere where, outside of politics, real and usually constructive change is taking place. He broadens our perspective and reminds us that most of the great good in this world was not achieved on the floor of Congress, but in the hearts, minds, and actions of the individuals who make up America."
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Scott W. Rasmussen is founder and President of Rasmussen Reports, an independent media company specializing in the collection, publication and distribution of public opinion polling information. His company provides in-depth data, news coverage and commentary on political, business, economic, and lifestyle topics at RasmussenReports.com, America's most trafficked public opinion polling site. Columnist Michael Barone called Scott "one of America's most innovative pollsters." Both he and his firm have a reputation for delivering reliable, newsworthy, and actionable content. Rasmussen speaks regularly at events and with the media, translating poll numbers into meaningful analysis and commentary about current events, underlying trends, and the questions that Americans are curious about. Follow Rasmussen's work at twitter.com/RasmussenPoll or on the Rasmussen Reports Web site.
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This Book is a Manifesto for the TeaParty Movement,
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I don't know if Scott Rasmussen had the TeaParty movement in mind when he wrote this book but it is nothing less than a complete, articulate manifesto for the TeaParty Movement.I quickly finished reading it after a short 90 min sitting (71 pages) and I can say, without reservation, it is the best expression of TeaParty principles and strategies I have read. Give this book to your children, your friends and family. Give it to anyone who values a free America. The most sacred obligation of elected officials and government is to preserve and protect the freedom of sovereign citizens to make decisions for ourselves, so we can lead our lives on our own terms. We have drifted away from this foundational principle but we can return to it if we all work together to hold government accountable.
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Well-written political philosophy,
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The book is clear, concise and easy to read. It is essentially an extended essay on Mr. Rasmussen's personal political philosophy - which, it is worth noting, is neither Republican nor Democrat. His assertions are presented civilly and would resonate with most Americans. Because Mr. Rasmussen is well-known for his polling data, some readers might be surprised to discover the book contains none (at least, none specifically referenced). Rather, it is a summary of what he has learned about the American people over the course of his career - most notably, their desire for self-governance - and his personal recommendations for improvement. The book is a brief and welcome addition to the political discourse of our day. Given his extensive polling data, Mr. Rasmussen undoubtedly could publish multiple volumes of analysis of the American electorate. Hopefully such work is forthcoming.
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Capturing the very heart of America,
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The angst and anger for which the Tea Party movement is only the tip of the iceberg is well reflected in Scott Rasmussen's analysis of what ails the American republic today. America is past the point of just talking about the corruption infesting government, industry, professions, and the academy; now it is virtually screaming about it. This book should be in the hands of millions who are hoisting posters today, as much in defiance of corruption as in resignation to it.Normally, one looks to Scott Rasmussen to take the political pulse of America, but with In Search of Self-Governance Scott exposes not just the pulse of our anxious republic, but her very heart. David M. Zuniga, P.E. Founder & CEO, AmericaAgain! Author, This Bloodless Liberty
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