Wheelan (public policy, Dartmouth College) presents a manifesto aimed at the 41% or so of "independent" Americans he argues fall between the political extremes of the political left (Democrats) and right (Republicans). He explores such issues as voter apathy and the herculean task of government. He considers not only the limits of the two-party system, but devotes a whole chapter to "the worst and the best of Republicans and Democrats." His centrist strategy argues for an efficient safety net, less middle-class entitlement, strong international institutions, improving the electoral system, gun control through technologically enhanced licensing regimes, and more. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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