Governor Tom Kean

Author : Alvin S. Felzenberg
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780813537993
Total Pages : 612 pages
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Download or read book Governor Tom Kean written by Alvin S. Felzenberg and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Over a long and successful career in politics, Tom Kean has shown himself a highly successful political leader. Through his ability to work with the opposition party while retaining the loyalty of his own, Kean was able to achieve extraordinary results in multiple roles. From his election to the New Jersey state assembly in 1967 through his guidance of the 9-11 Commission more than three decades later, Kean has displayed political dexterity as well as an uncanny knack for bipartisan leadership at times of deep partisan divisions." "In this first political biography of one of the nation's most popular and successful governors, Alvin S. Felzenberg tells the story of a remarkable career that culminated in an unexpected and crucial contribution to the country - chairmanship of the 9-11 Commission. Felzenberg describes how, early in his political career, Kean worked to transform New Jersey's legislature in the aftermath of court rulings that mandated redistricting in accordance with the "one man, one vote" principle. He relates how Kean was able to use the New Jersey governorship - purportedly the strongest in the country - to transform a so-called "rust belt" state into a leader in education, environmental responsibility, and economic growth. Kean's story serves as an uncommon case of how a Republican loyal to the historic roots and principles of his party can not only win election in a "blue state" but also effectively govern it." "Drawing on interviews with Kean as well as with state and national leaders, including former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton and former New York City mayor Ed Koch, Felzenberg provides a unique look at American politics during the last four decades of the twentieth century."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Alvin Felzenberg
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 0813539862
Total Pages : 581 pages
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Download or read book Governor Tom Kean written by Alvin Felzenberg and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-12 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long before Bill Clinton spoke of "triangulation," a term that referred to a centrist governing style, prior to Tony Blair repositioning the British Labor Party midway between Thatcher conservatism and militant trade unionism, and far ahead of George W. Bush referring to his agenda as "compassionate conservatism," there was Tom Kean. From the moment of his election to the New Jersey state assembly in 1967, through his guidance of the 9/11 Commission nearly three decades later, Kean consistently displayed a knack for bipartisan leadership. In this first political biography of one of the nation's most popular and successful governors, Alvin S. Felzenberg tells the story of a remarkable career that culminated in an unexpected and crucial contribution to the country-chairmanship of the 9/11 Commission. Felzenberg describes how, early in his political career, Kean worked to transform New Jersey's legislature in the aftermath of court rulings that mandated redistricting in accordance with the "one man, one vote" principle. He discusses Kean's efforts to relieve the urban crisis that followed in the wake of the 1967 Newark riots. He relates how Kean was able to use the New Jersey governorship-purportedly the strongest in the country-to transform a so-called "rust belt" state into a leader in education, environmental responsibility, and economic growth. Kean's successes in these and other areas caused leaders outside New Jersey to follow in his path. Together with his fellow governors, Kean forged a national consensus on domestic policy between Democratic congresses and Republican presidents, in the process winning for himself a leadership role in his own party. Kean's story serves as an uncommon case of how a Republican loyal to the historic roots and principles of his party can not only win election in a "blue state" but effectively govern it. Starting from the example the governor set on the state level, Felzenberg's account traces Kean's career to positions of trusted authority on the national stage. After several years of advising presidents, Kean was appointed chairman of the 9/11 Commission. In this role, he made the bipartisan, Congressionally mandated commission one of the most successful in American history. Drawing on interviews with Kean as well as with state and national leaders, including former presidents Gerald Ford and Bill Clinton and former New York City mayor Ed Koch, Felzenberg not only provides a marvelous biography, but also offers a unique look at American politics during the last four decades of the twentieth century. About the Author: Alvin S. Felzenberg was Principal Spokesman for the 9-11 Commission and for its non-profit successor organization, the 9-11 Public Discourse Project. More recently, he was a fellow at the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Felzenberg held several senior level posts on Capitol Hill, served in two presidential administrations, and, in the 1980's, was New Jersey's Assistant Secretary of State. His writings have appeared in the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Boston Globe, Weekly Standard, Christian Science Monitor and other publications and he has been a guest on major public affairs television and radio broadcasts, including CNN, Fox News, C-SPAN, and National Public Radio. Felzenberg holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University and an M.A. and B.A. from Rutgers University.

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 9 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Election Night, Holiday Inn, Livingston, New Jersey, November 5, 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor's Kean acceptance and thank you speech, after winning the 1985 gubernatorial election. The New Jersey gubernatorial election of 1985 was a race for Governor of New Jersey held on November 5, 1985. Incumbent Republican Governor Thomas Kean sought reelection for a second term following his 1797-vote win in the 1981 election. Kean's 40-point landslide victory against the Democratic candidate, Essex County Executive Peter Shapiro, is the largest plurality in terms of percentage and raw votes in all modern New Jersey gubernatorial elections. Kean won 564 out of 567 municipalities (losing only Audubon Park, Chesilhurst, and Roosevelt) and his coattails led the Republicans to take over the General Assembly with a 50-seat majority. Kean also won a 62% majority among African-American voters.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jersey_gubernatorial_election, _1985].

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 8 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Concord Conference, Harrison Conference Center, New York, June 18 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Thomas H. Kean shares his Gubernational campaign recollections. The 1981 New Jersey Gubernational election took place on November 3rd. Governor Kean was certified as the winner on December 1st, following the first Gubernational election recount in New Jersey's history.

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 15 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Citizens for Kean, Rally for Governor Tom Kean, Casino in the Park, Lincoln Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, Friday, November 1, 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduced by Mr. Robert Jackson, Governor Kean tells his audience that the Kean Administration would fight all New Jerseyans, regardless of the color of their skin, the language they speak or the place where they live. He states further that the Kean Administration would not practice the politics of exclusion or polarization, but rather the politics of inclusion and cooperation. This was his voting advice: "Vote for the person, not the party label; vote for the performance, not the promises; vote for the future, not the past."

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 3 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Easter SealsTelethon, Trenton, New Jersey written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean urges New Jerseyans to pledge contributions to aid the work of the National Easter Seal Soceity.

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 5 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, New Jersey State Police Academy written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 11 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, Press Conference, State House, Trenton, New Jersey, Monday, October 21, 1985 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean states that he and four former governors oppose the proposed change to the New Jersey constitution that would give the legislature the power to veto any rules and regulations that it didn't like. He mentions Bob Meyner, Dick Hughes, Bill Cahill and Brendan Byrne by name. He goes on to tell his audience that others that are opposed to this constitutional change are Assemblyman Dick Zimmer, Attorney General John Degnan, Common Cause, the new Jersey Council of Churches and the New Jersey Environmental Voters Alliance.

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 1 pages
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Download or read book Statement of Governor Thomas H. Kean, April 12, 1982 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Thomas H. Kean
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Total Pages : 8 pages
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Download or read book Remarks of Governor Thomas H. Kean, New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C., February 3, 1983 written by Thomas H. Kean and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governor Kean discusses his Management Improvement Commission and Loaned Executives Program in the midst of the recession.