Speaker Nancy Pelosi And The New American Politics

Author : Ronald M. Peters, Jr.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199772940
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics written by Ronald M. Peters, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the Democrats retook control of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2007 after twelve years in the wilderness, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman speaker in American history. In Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the New American Politics, Ron Peters, one of America's leading scholars of Congress, and Cindy Simon Rosenthal, one of America's leading scholars on women and political leadership, provide a comprehensive account of how Pelosi became speaker and what this tells us about Congress in the twenty-first century. They consider the key issues that Pelosi's rise presents for American politics, highlight the core themes that have shaped, and continue to shape, her remarkable caree, and discuss the challenges that women face in the male-dominated world of American politics, particularly at its highest levels. The authors also shed light on Pelosi's political background: first as the scion of a powerful Baltimore political family whose power base lay in East Coast urban ethnic politics, and later as a successful politician in what is probably the most liberal city in the country, San Francisco. Peters and Rosenthal trace how she built her base within the House Democratic Caucus and ultimately consolidated enough power to win the Speakership. They show how twelve years out of power allowed her to fashion a new image for House Democrats, and they conclude with an analysis of her institutional leadership style. The only full-length portrait of Nancy Pelosi in print, this superb volume offers a vivid and insightful analysis of one of America's most remarkable politicians.

Author : Susan Page
Publisher : Twelve
ISBN 13 : 1538750716
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Madam Speaker written by Susan Page and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The definitive biography of Nancy Pelosi, the most powerful woman in American political history, written by New York Times bestselling author and USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page. Featuring more than 150 exclusive interviews with those who know her best—and a series of in-depth, news-making interviews with Pelosi herself—MADAM SPEAKER is unprecedented in the scope of its exploration of Nancy Pelosi’s remarkable life and of her indelible impact on American politics. Before she was Nancy Pelosi, she was Nancy D’Alesandro. Her father was a big-city mayor and her mother his political organizer; when she encour­aged her young daughter to become a nun, Nancy told her mother that being a priest sounded more appealing. She didn’t begin running for office until she was forty-six years old, her five children mostly out of the nest. With that, she found her calling. Nancy Pelosi has lived on the cutting edge of the revolution in both women’s roles and in the nation’s movement to a fiercer and more polarized politics. She has established herself as a crucial friend or for­midable foe to U.S. presidents, a master legislator, and an indefatigable political warrior. She took on the Democratic establishment to become the first female Speaker of the House, then battled rivals on the left and right to consolidate her power. She has soared in the sharp-edged inside game of politics, though she has struggled in the outside game—demonized by conservatives, second-guessed by progressives, and routinely underestimated by nearly everyone. All of this was preparation for the most historic challenge she would ever face, at a time she had been privately planning her retirement. When Donald Trump was elected to the White House, Nancy Pelosi became the Democratic counterpart best able to stand up to the disruptive president and to get under his skin. The battle between Trump and Pelosi, chronicled in this book with behind-the-scenes details and revelations, stands to be the titanic political struggle of our time.

Author : Molly Ball
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1250252857
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pelosi written by Molly Ball and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A riveting inside account of the unprecedented rise to power and unmatched political legacy of the first woman Speaker of the House, by award-winning journalist Molly Ball Nancy Pelosi’s opposition to Donald Trump has made her an icon of the Resistance, featured in viral memes clapping sardonically at the president or ripping up his State of the Union address. But the real Nancy Pelosi is neither the shrill partisan featured in thousands of attack ads nor the cautious corporatist reviled by the far left. She’s the rare politician who still knows how to get big things done—a master of legislative power whose policy accomplishments have touched millions of American lives, from providing universal access to health care to reforming Wall Street to allowing gay people to serve openly in the military. She’s done it all at a time of historic polarization and gridlock, despite being routinely underestimated by allies and opponents alike. Ball’s nuanced, page-turning portrait takes readers inside Pelosi’s life and times, from her roots in urban Baltimore to her formative years as a party activist and fundraiser, from the fractious politics of San Francisco to high-stakes congressional negotiations with multiple presidents. The result is a compelling portrait of a barrier-breaking woman that sheds new light on American political history. Based on exclusive interviews with the Speaker and deep background reporting, Ball shows Pelosi through a thoroughly modern lens to explain how this extraordinary woman has met her moment.

Author : Nancy Pelosi
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0767929446
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Know Your Power written by Nancy Pelosi and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The national bestseller that has inspired women everywhere to focus on what matters most and follow their dreams wherever they may lead. “Never losing faith, we worked to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal. For our daughters and our granddaughters today we have broken the marble ceiling. For our daughters and our granddaughters now the sky is the limit.” —Nancy Pelosi, after being sworn in as Speaker of the House When Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House, she made history. Now she continues to inspire women everywhere in this thought-provoking collection of wise words—her own and those of the important people who played pivotal roles in her journey.

Author : Marc Sandalow
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 1605299693
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Madam Speaker written by Marc Sandalow and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unthinkable just a generation ago, Hillary Clinton's run for the presidency and Nancy Pelosi's ascension to Speaker of the House have cast the spotlight on American political women as never before. In the 230 years of this country's history, never has a woman—let alone a mother and a grandmother—risen to such a position of power as Nancy Pelosi did when she assumed her role as the first female Speaker of the House, third in line for the presidency. In Madam Speaker, Marc Sandalow, an esteemed journalist and political analyst who covered Pelosi for decades, offers a richly nuanced portrait of the woman who made history. He charts Pelosi's political roots, honing in on her father, who spent five terms in Congress and stored hundreds of copies of the Congressional Record under her bed, and goes on to examine how Pelosi, who didn't run for political office until she was 47 years old, juggled her family life and fought hard to forge a place for herself in Washington, ultimately becoming one of the most influential voices in our nation. Based on hundreds of interviews with Pelosi's colleagues, family, and friends—and the Speaker herself—Sandalow culls together insightful anecdotes and political analysis to chronicle Pelosi's meteoric rise and controversial tenure. Madam Speaker illuminates the inspiring life of a woman who has already made history.

Author : Anna Leigh
Publisher : Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN 13 : 1541577469
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nancy Pelosi written by Anna Leigh and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2020 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House--and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations.

Author : Christine Pelosi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1510755853
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Nancy Pelosi Way written by Christine Pelosi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Her story is unique, but I hope the lessons are universal.”—Christine Pelosi Understand and apply the wisdom of Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi—through the eyes of someone who knows her best. In this personal and important book Christine Pelosi takes a close look at how her mother went from homemaker to Speaker of the House of Representatives and became the most powerful female politician in America. Her book addresses Speaker Pelosi’s role in current events, and offers advice on politics, family, and friendship gleaned from her mother’s life. From her childhood in Baltimore to her hands-on motherhood in San Francisco to her national leadership, this book demonstrates how a mother of five and grandmother of nine achieved her success. Chapters include: Know Your Power Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Know Your Authentic Self Claim Your Seat at the Table Build Strategic Alliances Don’t Agonize, Organize And more. In 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the highest-ranking elected female government official in US history when she started her tenure as Speaker of the House of Representatives. In January 2019, she began her third term as Speaker during a tumultuous time in American political history. Having represented San Francisco for thirty-two years, she has become well-known for her work to expand health care, lift up workers, protect the environment, promote human rights, and make progress for the American people regardless of the president in the White House or the party controlling Congress. This book serves as the perfect guide for anyone looking to enter public service or prosper as a leader in their own field.

Author : Elaine S. Povich
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 : 0313345708
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nancy Pelosi written by Elaine S. Povich and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2008-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A veteran Washington correspondent charts the political ascent of Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Author : Brenda Jones
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593189922
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Queens of the Resistance: Nancy Pelosi written by Brenda Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the four-book Queens of the Resistance series, saluting some of the most beloved boss ladies in Congress: a celebration of the first woman Speaker of the House and a trailblazer for generations to come, Nancy Pelosi Behold one of the toughest dealers in the political arena, a singularly shrewd operator who cut her teeth from deep within the ranks of the Democratic Party and climbed all the way to the top. Rising higher than any woman ever who came before, Madame Speaker created a blueprint that those after her could follow. And now, back to her rightful place as Madame Speaker, she’s prepared to take back power for the people . . . and at the end of it all, in characteristic class and style, she will pass on the gavel to the next generation of badass leaders. With illustrations, deep research, and writing as endlessly quotable as she is, Queens of the Resistance pays tribute to this phenomenal woman. About the series: Each book of the Queens of the Resistance series is a celebration of the rebellion against the oppression of women and an embracement of the new in the United States government. The series is adorned with sass, discernment, and the badassery of the present and future leadership. The Doomsday Clock is at a minute to midnight, and the patriarchal power grid that lights “the shining city on a Hill” is about to black out. It’s time to yield to the alternative—the power of women.

Author : Christina A Monahan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fact About Nancy Pelosi written by Christina A Monahan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nancy Pelosi: A Force of Nature" is a comprehensive and in-depth biography of one of the most powerful and influential figures in American politics: Nancy Pelosi. This book provides a detailed look at Pelosi's political career, from her early days as a volunteer and fundraiser for various Democratic candidates, to her rise through the ranks of the Democratic Party, to her current role as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The book explores Pelosi's political philosophy and leadership style, and provides insights into her approach to politics and her stance on various issues, such as healthcare reform, women's rights, and environmental protection. The author delves into Pelosi's role as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, and the challenges and successes she has faced in this role. The book also covers Pelosi's dedication to her health and fitness, her financial situation, her investments and her surname's origin, which has enabled her to maintain a high level of energy, focus, and effectiveness in her leadership role. The book also provides an overview of Pelosi's recent visits to Taiwan and Armenia, and the significance of these visits for the United States' relationship with these countries. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in American politics and the powerful women who have shaped it. It provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Pelosi, a woman who has not only broken barriers in the halls of power but who has also been a trailblazer for women's rights and progressive policies. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both general readers and political enthusiasts. To know more details about this fact, consider ordering for yourself or as a gift for friends.